Kristen Kessler Published: April 27, 2005 PJC experienced an estimated $8 million to $10 million hurricane damage last fall and has used more than $3 million of its own money for repairs. The insurance company is reimbursing the college but at a slow rate. Continued recovery from the damages is impossible until insurance claims are...
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Teacher evaluations are taken lightly by student body
Autumn Terry Published: April 27, 2005 Some students admit that they are not completely honest when filling out those teacher evaluation forms this time of year. The familiar forms ask how well faculty present the subject matter, whether they make the subject interesting, how fairly they test, how quickly they return papers, among about a...
Adult High has lost about a third of enrollment since 1999
Andrea Daniels Published: April 27, 2005 Enrollment at PJC’s Adult High has dropped by almost 600 students over the past five years-a trend the college attributes to increased competition, more selectivity in admissions and changes in test requirements. The Adult High head count this year stands at 1105, according to Dr. Marshall McLeod, director of...
Hands get waxed
Jim Ellis and James Hagan Published: january 21 2004 PJC student Denise Barton engages in the first step of making wax hands at the “Spring Welcome Back Bash” held Jan. 14 in the Pensacola campus. Here, she dips her hand in the wax, creating a perfect mold that quickly dries. Denise Barton shows off her...
Tuition increase likely to begin in the fall semester
Kristen Kessler Published: April 27, 2005 Funding problems and a decrease in an enrollment due to Hurricane Ivan could cause up to a five percent rise in tuition in the fall. “Five percent is the highest we’ve heard so far,” Vice President of Business Affairs Gean Ann Emond said. The exact figure will not be...
PJC graduation ceremony
Nathan Ault Published: April 27, 2005 On May 4, the Pensacola Civic Center will be the setting for the largest graduation ceremony in PJC history. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. and will last around three hours. Because of renovations to the Lou Ross Gymnasium and the need for more room, the college decided...
College closed as Hurricane Dennis approaches
Published: April 27, 2005 Due to the approach of Hurricane Dennis, all PJC Campuses and Centers will be closed Friday, July 8, 2005 and will remain closed until further notice. The college was to have started registration on Monday, July 11. Stay tuned to local media advisories and eCorsair.com for new information.
Fighting Cancer Together
Christine Mesa Published: April 27, 2005 Seven PJC student massage therapists led by teacher Sonja Malone raised $332.50 for the American Cancer Society by giving 40 chair massages to participants. Call 850-484-2567 on Mondays to schedule your massage on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. or 7:45 p.m.
Club to celebrate Earth Day, raise environmental awareness
Yonit Shames March 30 2005 The Biology Club will celebrate Earth Day early by hosting an event on April 6, including a movie, refreshments and information about environmental issues at noon in Building 21. The movie “Being Caribou” will be shown, and food, including popcorn, will be served. Pamphlets will be available for those who are...
PJC Lost and Found helps students recover lost items
Staff Reporters Published March 30 2005 Lost and Found is located in the PJC Police Department on each campus. Students who have lost items are invited to stop by or call the police department on campus. The departments receive many kinds of items, including keys, cell phones, books, clothing, CD players, glasses, sunglasses and toys....