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| Photo by Robert Cain |
| Education links the gap between two worlds for many Latino individuals. Victor Barrio, PVCC student, takes a break between classes. |
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By Heather Riley
Puma Press Editor-in-chief
The Arizona educational system faces challenges while working to meet the needs of an expanding Latino population.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the number of Latinos in Arizona will increase by 32 percent between 1995 and 2005. As the population rises, questions grow about whether or not our educational system can meet Latino needs. Latino enrollment at PVCC alone grew from 4.5 percent in 1993 to 9.6 percent in 2001, according to the PVCC Office of Institutional Planning, Research, and Assessment. And the number is quickly growing.
In the Maricopa County Community College District, efforts are underway to catch up with the shifting demographic.
"[Community Colleges] don't have enough diverse teachers and staff," says Jensen-Bobadilla, Glendale Community College office coordinator in Training and Employee Development, and panelist in a Hispanic Panel Presentation at GCCC in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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New,
The Writing Center at PVCC works with YOU
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| Photo by Heather Riley |
| Paradise Valley Community College students seek and find help with writing needs at The Writing Center. |
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By Heather Riley
Puma Press Editor-in chief
Your name's not Faulkner or Hemingway. But, you still need to write that English 101 paper or the report for your Anthropology course. And you need help!
Where do you start?
Beginning this semester, you can start at the Writing Center, the newest student support service added to the Learning Support Center.
Located in Building E, next to the Learning Support Center, the Writing Center "provides help with writing for any course," says David Gerkin, Learning Support Center Director.
The Writing Center works when you are stuck in the beginning, middle or end of writing a paper. Bring in your paper with your questions to Writing Center. Sign up to see one of the tutors on a first come, first serve basis.
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Puma prowls PVCC campus
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| Dean of Instruction Bob Bendotti (left), and Mr. Ron Brooker (right) stand with our Mascot |
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By Mercedes Gunter
Sports Editor
Students were greeted on the first day of the semester by a puma, over five-feet-tall. Although it's not real, the puma is now part of the school.
This past summer PVCC's Student Life purchased a new mascot uniform for the school. The Student Leadership Council has been working on the idea of a mascot for some time.
"Student Leadership planned it and Student Life purchased it," says Heather Anderson, Student Life Program Coordinator. "It was a collaboration."
The costume looks like a full body puma. It will be used for various school
functions and sporting events. Since it doesn't have a name yet, SLC is
having a "Name
the Puma" contest. A box will be placed in the Student Life office.
The deadline for entries is Oct. 25.
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