Goals are set and the finish line is within sight for older students who attend college. Some are returning students here to complete the education
Category: Features
Technology at its best
There are two types of computer specialists. There are those who have a lifelong love of the logic and mathematics of their digital workhorses, and
English becomes a lifestyle
As a Filipino adoptee, Maria Bates didn’t speak a word of English when she started school in the United States. Today, it is her job
Travels with Eisenlauer
Without ever leaving the comfort of an air-conditioned classroom, Noble Eisenlauer transports his students to an archaeological dig site in a far away desert. Eisenlauer,
Humble road to public relations success
Community college can be thought of as a stepping stone, but for Amy Hood, it was a place of self-discovery. Hood, a public relations specialist
Statistics taught with a fun twist
The course description for statistics may seem dry or unappealing, but in the hands of a lighthearted teacher, it can be fun and accessible. Psychology
Professor’s approach connects physics with nature
Armed with creativity and a holistic approach, professor Michelle Meyer tries to make an intimidating subject relatable to students. Meyer has taught at Pierce College
ASL teachers collaborate to sign
A collision of two worlds is made possible by Kathy Goodson and Stephanie Durand, who co-teach American Sign Language by splitting the pay rate. Durand and
P.A.C.E. director inspires with academic journey to success
Many adults wish they could have graduated from college and received a degree, but juggling their careers, family and personal lives seems like a circus
Musical custodian is putting the ‘Jah’ back in ‘job’
Every day, thousands of Pierce students walk through the campus, many of whom are so focused on their own busy lives and schedules that they