The Academic Senate Meeting opened on Monday with Pierce College Librarian Mario Macias reading “American Arithmetic,” an emotional poem written by the Native American author
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Good fences make good neighbors
As COVID-19 cases drop, Pierce College is improving campus conditions and creating interactive live events to encourage students to fully return. During Monday’s Academic Senate
Anti-systemic racism resolution still not resolved
The Pierce College Academic Senate met on Oct. 12 to discuss a notice motion approval about the Anti-Systemic Racism Resolution. The Board examined amendments and
Concerns about New UC and CSU Requirements amid COVID-19
As COVID-19 brings physical interactions to a halt, the Pierce College Academic Senate met on a Zoom conference call with faculty raising concerns about grading
Sexual assault prevention
*CORRECTION: Michael Gend was misquoted in this story. He said, “And compliance is not the same as prevention and to improve transparency and accountability.” Sexual
Evaluating how online classes are run
Online courses are beneficial to students who can’t physically attend a college class, but some instructors are worried that the lack of interpersonal communication may
Professors challenge chancellor
The English Department issued a statement stating that students shouldn’t be required to take a class to which they’re not prepared. The proposal stems from
Log-in lock out
The new SIS system integrated with Canvas is affecting students and faculty with log-ins for their accounts causing difficulties accessing course material. Monday’s Academic Senate
Concerns of students is top priority with new scholarships and mental health awareness
The Grad Guru app’s relaunch with a new scholarship component was announced by Transfer Center Director Sunday Salter during Monday’s Academic Senate meeting. Grad Guru