News: Program Highlights

Each month we will feature unique and special accomplishments by our instructional departments and programs.  If something special is happening in your area, please get the information to the Dean.

ESL News

The California Adult Literacy Professional Development Project (CALPRO) nominated and accepted Dr. Susan Briggs to attend the  California College Transition Institute and Summit Meeting in Sacramentoon October 29 , all expenses paid, to learn about non-credit strategies for students to transition to credit programs.  Susan, who also serves on PCC's Basic Skills Initiative Committee and the Curriculum and Instruction Committee for CEC, will be more prepared to assist ESL students in making this transition.  Congratulations Susan for this recognition!

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology staff just shared the figures for their client services earnings for 2009 and they exceeded the totals of the last two years.  This year's receipts total $4,917.50 (a 27% increase from 2008 and a 30% increase from 2007).  Cut, snip, manicure, and pamper has the department racking up the totals!  Good job to the Cosmetology staff and students; the college can use every dollar.

Counseling Office

Thanks to the efforts of the Counseling Office and Dr. Cynthia Olivo, CEC will be able to service students with a new ID machine and a donated student worker at CEC in Room 132, supplied by Scott Thayer's Office.  This is students services in action!

Career & PlacementCenter

The staff of Linda Cambron, Brian Spurgeon, and Paul Carrillo are very busy helping students find employment, and improve their resume presentations and interview skills.  For the months of September and October this year, the following students have thanked the center for getting jobs:

Ruth Montijo

YMCA, Hollywood

Residential Overnight Clerk

Elizabeth Rodriguez

Cosmetic Enterprise, Pacoima

Quality Controller

Adriana Magallaanes

Khol's

Sales Associate

Paul Carrillo

CrossMark, Pasadena

Merchandiser

Justin Warren

Balleys Fitness, Pasadena

Fitness Coach

Release Date: 10/29/2009
Contact: Rick Hodge , Division Dean
Phone: (626) 585-3000
Email: rlhodge@pasadena.edu