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
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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
Academic Senate talks mentorships with CSUs
Pierce College may need to reconsider their first response procedures during medical emergencies after an incident that occurred last Tuesday where a student collapsed in
More money to push IT initiative
Problems with Wi-Fi and non-functioning smart classrooms continue to frustrate faculty and students. Information technology issues on campus were a major topic of conversation at
Academic Senate pushes updated tech
Smart classrooms, Canvas and construction headlined Monday’s Academic Senate meeting in the Great Hall. According to the Academic Senate Vice Chair of the Math Department
Enrollment not meeting projection
In August growth for enrollment was projected to be seven percent. Instead growth flattened and dipped to three percent for the current spring semester,
Academic Senate disputes bylaw amendments
Dissension during the Academic Senate brought to light points of contention with the discussion of approving the proposed bylaws by the Academic Senate Executive Committee
Pierce art students can soon study abroad in Italy
Pierce College students will have the opportunity to learn Italian outside of the classroom starting next year. The one-month program, introduced by art instructor Constance