Committee visits PJC to reaffirm accreditation

By Kristin Martin Published on October 10, 2007 As a part of the accreditation affirmation process for Pensacola colleges, a committee from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools(SACS) visited PJC Oct. 9-11, 2007 to review PJC’s Quality Enhancement Plan and Compliance Certification document. About 40 people from PJC’s faculty…

Alpha Beta Gamma participates

By Joshua Encinias Published on October 10, 2007 Alpha Beta Gamma at PJC is participating in Make A Difference Day to re-stock the pantry shelves at the Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida. The mission of the Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida is to be the best Home-Away-From-Homer for children and families of children…

Student Support Services: a commitment to success

By Diana Poist Published on October 10, 2007 In Building 6, next to the Testing Center on the Pensacola campus of PJC, is an office that Rachelle Burns likes to refer to as a “one-stop shop.” Burns is director of Student Support Services, one of seven Department of Education TRIO programs targeting at-risk college students. …

An interview with the President

By Nekieta Taylor-Hunley Published on October 10, 2007 As I walked into the president’s office, I was greeted by Pat Crews and Sharon Sanders, staff assistants to the president. Between the two, the kindness that they displayed filled the office. It would seem that the only goal that they have is to make any and…

Who will be our next president?

By Neketia Taylor-Hunley Published on October 10, 2007 The man who says “students are not numbers” but individuals, is retiring after 15 years of dedicated service. On April 17, Dr. G. Thomas Delaino released a Statement of Intent to the PJC District Board of Trustees to retire effective May 31, 2008. At Delaino’s suggestion, a…

‘Halo 3,’ could be best game ever

by DJ Simmons Published on October 10, 2007 Holy cow, it’s me again, Nashi.  I got a hold of the most anticipated game, Halo 3, and I will let you know, it definitely lives up to the hype.  Not on the single player department, but in the multiplayer department.  Anyways, what is going on. On…

Bowabunga!

by Lorraine Organ Published on October 10, 2007 The sand is pure white, the water is a clear emerald color, and the sunlight is reflecting off of the crashing waves.  That is enough to marvel at.  Perhaps you would like to go for a swim.  Suddenly, you come across a few surfers who are feeling…

Work it out

By Katie Coseo and Rachel Strehlow Published on October 20, 2007 Still using the excuse that you’re too busy to work out? Too tired to exercise after working or studying? Don’t give up getting fit yet. Here are some easy ways to integrate exercise into your life, even if you have a really busy schedule.…

You have ‘Pirate’ mail

by Brenda Savage Published on October 10, 2007 Last year, PJC began offering students personal e-mail accounts. This semester, Pirate Mail has become the primary method PJC uses to communicate with students. Pirate mail is an email account automatically created for each PJC student enrolled in college credit courses. Pirate mail is a fast, efficient…