As the last few weeks of the spring semester are approaching, the Pierce College Council Chair Brian Gendron discussed school-related events, enrollment updates and the preparation for Pierce College’s 77th Commencement Ceremony in a Zoom meeting on Thursday, May 22.
Gendron read the report that was shared with him by the Diversity Committee.
“Multicultural Day took place on Wednesday, April 23, and was overall a big success,” Gendron said. “Eighteen workshops were held on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday, and the planning group wanted to thank participating faculty and those who encouraged students to attend the event, as well as our collaborators, the ASO, Guided Pathways, President Aguiar and the Faculty Union.”
The committee acknowledged the presenters that performed at the Multicultural Day event, such as the Sisters of the One Drum that invited the audience to join them in performing.
“We had overwhelming positive evaluations from the students who attended and positive feedback from newly participating faculty who are interested in continuing next year,” Gendron said.
The planning group hopes to brainstorm new themes and interactive activities for the next school year.
Dean of Student Services William Marmolejo shared an enrollment summary for the spring semester.
“Our headcount was 16, 282,” Marmolejo said. “We had a larger headcount than the previous two years.”
Marmolejo said the projected enrollment for spring is 36,812, and he shared that the section count was more efficient this year than it was last year.
“We are offering just the right number of classes to maximize our enrollment,” Marmolejo said.
ASO President Jasmine Minchez discussed ASO events that have been happening around campus as well as upcoming ones. She mentioned the Memorial BBQ Fundraiser by the Veterans Club at the Mall, scheduled for Thursday, May 29.
Also, Miinchez shared that ASO is working on making sure students are informed and prepared for the commencement ceremony. A strategy they are using is posting information on social media, such as Instagram, so students have easy access to the school-related events and dates they need.
The next PCC meeting will be on Thursday, June 26 and is accessible on Zoom.
