PCC Wins National Workforce Training Award
PORTLAND, Ore. - The U.S. Department of Labor and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) announced recently that Portland Community College has earned an award for its local and statewide role as a leader, partner and provider in workforce development. Posted July 17, 2001
Summer Term Enrollment Growth Jumps to Double Digits
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College opened its summer term on Monday, June 25, with 13.8 percent growth in its full-time equivalent (FTE) student numbers. Posted June 29, 2001
PCC Teams with Intel to Create Worldwide Employee Assessment Tool
The ink is barely dry on a new contract with Intel Corp., yet the college and the company are powering ahead with a new program that will have worldwide ramifications for the company. Posted June 28, 2001
PCC's Board of Directors Approves 2001-02 Budget
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Community College Board of Directors have unanimously voted to adopt the college's general fund fiscal year budget of $114,032,437 at its Thursday, June 21 meeting. Posted June 27, 2001
Rochlin Brings his Own Brand of Piano Instruction to PCC
SYLVANIA CAMPUS - When piano lessons don't work, don't blame the piano teacher and don't blame yourself. There's a better way to learn and Portland Community College has the classes to get students on the right track to piano proficiency. Posted June 27, 2001
PCC Board Authorizes Expansion for Cascade Campus
PORTLAND, Ore. - By a unanimous vote at its Thursday, June 21 board meeting the Portland Community College Board of Directors authorized the college to acquire properties for the expansion of the Cascade Campus, PCC's urban campus in North Portland. Posted June 26, 2001
PCC is Set for Summer Term June 25
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College opens its doors for summer term on Monday, June 25 loaded with opportunities for students. Posted June 21, 2001
NSF Grant to Help Boost Women, Minorities in PCC Information Technology Programs
PORTLAND, Ore. - The National Science Foundation has awarded Portland Community College a three-year, $556,832 grant to help generate more interest from women and minorities to enter high-tech careers. Posted June 21, 2001
College Receives Grant to Aid Workforce Development, Training in North/Northeast Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College has received a $790,000 grant from worksystems, inc., to provide additional employment and job training services to the community of Northeast Portland. Posted June 21, 2001
Golf Basics Presented in PCC Class
ST. HELENS, Ore. - A summer golf class offered by Portland Community College will focus on the basics of the game. Posted June 18, 2001