Comments on: Jeremy Brown sets the course for PCC’s ship

By: Burke Thornburg

Burke Thornburg — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 20:05:45 +0000

This ship’s direction could be enhanced through the science(s)with the inclusion of curriculum favorable to “Intelligent Design” models.
PCC’s focus during our Cascade In-service, was asking to get involved in a conversation about Race-ism. Part of the issue of “White Superiority” as Algie Gatewood mentioned, in my learning is a result of “Darwinian” models to Human Evolution, which set a foundation for this. Regards/Thoughts

By: T. King

T. King — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 19:38:20 +0000

Dr. Brown,
I can appreciate the concerns about online education. As with any instructional method, there are benchmark institutions setting the standard for excellence and other programs with notable improvement opportunities.

I believe PCC has an opportunity to create a benchmark in online education using strategic planning including focused process improvement. Practice continuous improvement.

Respectfully,
Thomas King
Life Long Learner

By: Jon Kinzer

Jon Kinzer — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 03:13:26 +0000

Dr. Brown,

Online classes have been experiencing rapid growth. However, the quality among the offered courses are varied and seemingly unsupervised.

During this semester I am enrolled in an accounting class that has moved the class from Desire2Learn to a third party website (McGraw Hill Connect). The professor does nothing. Homework, lectures, tests, quizzes and grades is all on the third party website. Zero content is provided by the instructor.

What’s more, in the past, professors take vacations during the semester or are full time professors at other universities. Obviously, PCC comes a distant second in correcting papers or answering students questions.

I hope you can bring some consistency as well as quality control to this fast growing segment of PCC. Unfortunately online classes cannot be visited or have their photo taken.

Respectfully,

J. Kinzer

Online classes

By: Liz Ryan

Liz Ryan — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 19:31:29 +0000

Dr. Brown,
Here at WCC, we have a huge space on the 3rd floor that is not built out. Instead of doing all the new building at various sites, or leasing other non-PCC buildings/office space, why isn’t this space utilized?

It is my understanding, PCC owns other various sites throughout the city and surrounding area that are not being used. Seems like a waste of money not to take advantage of what PCC already owns.
Thank you.

By: Christopher Bergs

Christopher Bergs — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:02:16 +0000

Mr. brown,

I have grave concerns about the ongoing(4 semesters) of disorders concerning PCC “programing” guys.

Specifically: The current Information Technology Department on many occasions has failed to be user friendly Or worse.

Example 1: Since the semester began I haven’t been able to utilize the printer credits “WE” paid for! Printer programs (shut off)? How to know…The librarians are apologetic.

Example 2: My first semester I had to file a complaint; because to access “Word” it required the user to type it in literally type WORD enter. WHY? The icon was returned……

Example 3: Why does printing a document require 3 passwords. We are not working at the oval office.

My hope is that in your tenure, you will find time to bring back common sense. Or hire people who do….

By: PHOTOS: First week of school bring students, helpers and food | PCC News

PHOTOS: First week of school bring students, helpers and food | PCC News — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 16:46:19 +0000

[…] Monday, Sept. 23 was the first day of the new academic year at PCC. Parking was at a premium, but well-placed welcome stations and the business office seemed to be handling the crowds at all the campuses pretty well. Watch here for more photos throughout the week as we take a look at what’s happening during the first week of the new school year. Our army of intrepid photographers are scouring the campuses to deliver even more pictures of the college’s biggest week. Also, interested in what our new college president has to say about future goals and the direction of the college? Check out our feature on Jeremy Brown! […]