From Thursday, April 21, 2016 to Friday, April 22, 2016 Palau Community College (PCC) is hosting meetings for the Pacific Postsecondary Education Council (PPEC). Scheduled meetings include the presidents & chancellors of the learning institutions, accreditation liaison officers (ALOs), and chief academic officers (CAOs). Included in this year’s meeting is a special session with Dr....Read More
The United States National Science Foundation recently announced that it will be funding a regional STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Education Grant entitled “National Science Foundation – Advance Technological Education (NSF-ATE): Partnership for Advanced Marine and Environmental Science Training for Pacific Islanders.” Supported by nine-hundred-thousand dollars ($900,000) in funds over three (3) years, the...Read More
An Induction Ceremony for the new members of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society – Beta Omicron Zeta Chapter was held at the Assembly Hall of Palau Community College (PCC) on Monday, February 22, 2016. Present to witness the induction were the families & friends of the new members as well a staff &...Read More
On December 16, 2015 Palau Community College (PCC) hosted a forum for the candidates of the upcoming Senate Special Election. Held at the PCC Assembly Hall, the forum gave the candidates an opportunity to express their political stance and provide feedback on the current issues faced by the national government. Mediator for the forum was...Read More
Palau Community College (PCC) held its annual Thanksgiving Endowment Fundraising Event on Wednesday November 25, 2015. The college was able to raise over $54,000 due to the support of the community members who purchased raffle tickets ($25,150.00), donated cash ($28,846.53), and gave pledges via telephone ($100.00). Local businesses also donated prizes for the raffle drawing...Read More
In light of the recent tragedy that took place on the campus of Umpqua Community College, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) have called for a National Moment of Silence as a demonstration of support in honor of the victims. Palau Community College expresses its deepest...Read More
An art program for elementary school students began on Tuesday, September 07, 2015 at the Continuing Education (CE) Training Room of Palau Community College (PCC). Students from Koror Elementary School and George B. Harris Elementary School participated in the art program that was instructed by renowned artist Noe Tanigawa. She was assisted by local Palauan...Read More
Palau Community College (PCC) recently signed an implementing agreement with the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC). Two (2) representatives from JAMSTEC visited the campus on Monday, August 03, 2015 to finalize the agreement with the college. They met with PCC President Dr. Patrick U. Tellei and PCC Director of Computer & Data...Read More
Palau Community College (PCC) held its 52nd Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 29, 2015. A total of ninety-two (92) graduates received degrees in the following programs: agricultural science, early childhood education, elementary education, environmental/marine science, liberal arts, library & information services, nursing career ladder, business accounting, business administration, information technology, office administration, tourism & hospitality:...Read More
The 17th Science Student Symposium of Palau Community College (PCC) was held on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Students in the Environmental/Marine Science Program and the Information Technology Program were given the opportunity to showcase their skills & knowledge in their respective fields of study. Participants of this year’s symposium were Kelutel D. Yoshiwo (Environmental/Marine Science...Read More
