After weeks of discussions, amendments and delays, the Academic Senate decisively approved the Resolution Against Systemic Racism with only one opposing vote. During the public
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Mahalo, Buckley
Interim President Larry Buckley joined Pierce College Aug. 6, 2018, and since then many faculty and administration said he has embodied the essence of “Aloha
Graduation preparation
Graduation is the culmination of years of work, highlighted by the spectacle of the commencement ceremony. This year’s ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June
The building blocks of a college
Building blocks for student success and planned construction to improve the campus infrastructure are both underway at Pierce College. The implementation of Guided Pathways and
Problems arise from proposed schedule changes
Though they are rushing to class, students may not make it from the Art Hill to the Village in time. But starting next semester, the
Course cancellation on agenda
Before the fall semester, department chairs requested that low enrolled classes not be cancelled prematurely. Not all classes were saved, but the Academic Senate hopes
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
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
Moodle is out, Canvas is in
The Academic Senate has officially voted to adopt the online course enhancer Canvas to replace Pierce College’s current platform Moodle. The motion passed with 36
Pierce to hire 50 new full-time instructors in spring
Thirty full-time faculty members were hired at Pierce College for the fall 2015 school semester, with 50 more to be added in spring, their salaries