Enrollment numbers have been declining for almost two years, and it will take some time to figure out if they are going up in the
Tag: Online classes
Hybrid? Dual-delivery?
As the fall semester comes to an end, students are beginning to enroll into spring semester courses. Pierce College is offering a variety of ways
Con: Transfer to a four-year university
For students attending a four-year university, transferring to a community college for a few semesters might save some money, but it adds stress and confusion
Pro: Stay at a community college
The time has come for students to send in their applications to transfer to a university, and many are struggling to make a decision. Given
No classes on Election Day
Pierce College promises to “increase opportunities for student access, readiness, retention, and success” as stated in their mission statement goals. But Pierce will fail to
Laptop delay
As courses transitioned online, COVID-19 exposed the digital divide with students who have access to reliable internet and computer access and students who do not.
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
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: Take a semester off
While school is stressful enough, students should consider taking the semester off until they’re ready to go back. With college campuses being closed due to
Request for deadline extensions
The shift to online classes in response to the pandemic was unexpected and a drastic change for those attending a college or university. For those