Thousands of students are unable to enroll in classes due to administrative hurdles in the financial aid process, which may cause some students to leave
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Pierce success rate increases
Increasing in popularity, online courses are proving to be a thriving method of education that has led to a rise in success at Pierce. The
Portfolium bridges communication gap
While it may not be proper for students and teachers to be friends on Facebook, there’s a new platform to connect the two groups. Faculty
History found in construction
Public Relations Manager Doreen Clay said there are about 20 memorial plaques, eight of which have an unknown history, that were found at Pierce during
Library has 105 tablets available to students
An economic divide might keep students from accessing technology to complete schoolwork, but a new program helps get rid of those barriers. The Library
Cheating on papers can make an easy comeback
*Update: Distance Education Coordinator Wendy Bass said that VeriCite has signed a contract with OEI, extending the services at Pierce for another year until June
Complete that degree
It might be a full-time job or childcare responsibilities, but whatever the reason some students can’t make it to campus. However, there are state and
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
Come to class, learn on glass
Innovations in technology changed the methods instructors use to teach the material. At first chalk, then whiteboards, which were pushed aside by projectors and
Shannon can’t stop helping others succeed
Shannon Krajewski, a new addition to the Pierce College staff, is the first faculty member working as the professional development coordinator. “This position is the