About PCC

PCC is a two-year college with several major campuses and a number of satellite locations.  It offers programs in a metropolitan area covering 1,500 square miles. PCC enrolls about 100,000 students annually. The College employs approximately 3,000 faculty, staff, and administrators.  The curriculum includes vocational programs, community education, academic transfer courses, and classes in basic skills. Distance delivered courses are increasing rapidly.  The College has an open admissions policy.  Credits from other institutions may be accepted toward degree requirements. PCC has grown substantially over the past decade and expects continued growth in enrollment over the next five years. 

The PCC Foundation was established in 1982 as a nonprofit corporation to solicit private support for the College. The Foundation is linked with PCC through the development office, which provides staff support for fund raising efforts. 

PCC has an annual budget of over $365,000,000 from a variety of sources.  The funding is derived primarily from property tax support, state reimbursement, tuition, grants, and contracts. In November 2000, a $144-million bond measure was approved, giving the College funds for capital improvements to take it through the next decade.

Although PCC addresses the needs of a well-defined district, the College is increasing its relationship with those who are beyond the metropolitan area.  For example, PCC participates in electronic links among regional libraries and has established joint admission and instructional programs with Oregon State University, Portland State University, and the Oregon Institute of Technology.  Approximately one million people live in the greater Portland area. 

A locally elected Board of Directors governs the College.  The Board of Directors appoints the District President.  There are one Vice President and two associate Vice Presidents, and three Campus Presidents.  The Campus Presidents leads each of the College's major campuses.

See the PCC Values Statement, adopted as Board Policy by the PCC Board of Directors.