Zooming in the dark
To protect student privacy rights, professors that conduct online meetings cannot require a camera to be turned on, which has varied opinions among many Pierce
Virtual Visits
A new portal has launched for students to access services provided by the Student Health Center (SHC), such as virtual consultations for mental health assistance.
Temporary return to in-person education
While much of Pierce has now officially transitioned online, some hard to convert classes remained on campus over the summer—with some minor restrictions. Classes at
BRIEF: Against systemic racism
Academic Senate members discussed a proposal against systemic racism. Resolutions listed in the proposal are intended to create a safe and inclusive learning environment at
BRIEF: Online through spring
Los Angeles Community College District Chancellor Francisco Rodriguez announced that the winter session and spring semester will be primarily online. Rodriguez wrote that the district
Enrollment down
Pierce College’s current 10% deficit in enrollment compared to last year would normally raise the loudest alarms across the district. But the numbers are “looking
Pro: Zoom cameras on
When classes were in person, professors were able to monitor whether or not their students were paying attention. Now, the only way to know if
Con: Zoom cameras off
With classes being administered online via Zoom, a new struggle for professors is whether or not students should be made to turn their video on
Reopen Pierce
Most years, the September Pierce College campus would be buzzing with lively conversation and students running from class to class. But this is 2020. And
Solutions proposed to overcome virtual learning barriers
California Community College Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley answered students’ questions about the upcoming fall semester in a virtual town hall on Tuesday. “There is tremendous