Background
Part 2 of Criterion Three examines PVCC's learning
environments and its resources dedicated to support learning. In particular,
findings in this section promote the "culture of synergy" at PVCC,
the college's commitment to accessibility and responsiveness, and its support
for the effective use of technology.
Reflections by: Jon Storslee
What three things did Jon learn or find interesting?
1. Sixty-one percent of employees
are directly involved in instruction.
2. The Computer Commons usage has
increased 73% over the last four years.
3. choices@pvc (distance learning
program) offers over 110 classes and enrollment of over 2,000 students.
What are three important Ideas for a first time visitor to PVCC?
1. The Library has 51,000 holdings
(books, media and magazines), access to numerous online resources.
PVCC students can also use the resources available at the public library
next to the campus. Our students can access online resources using
our “state of the art” computer facilities on campus.
2. The Learning Support Center has free one-on-one,
in-class, and online tutoring.
3. In an innovative partnership, John C. Lincoln
Health Network is providing facilities and faculty funding for PVCC's nursing
program.
Summary
Despite
a limited budget, PVCC has a variety of resources
for learning. The Computer Commons, choices@pvc, and the Learning Support Center (LSC) are a few of
the resources that contribute to student success at Paradise Valley. We also offer innovative programs such as First Year Experience
(FYE), Athletics Retention Program, Service-Learning, Under-Prepared Student
Initiative, SUCCEED/ACE, and Emerging Leaders.
The Self-Study Report, including the complete text of Criterion Three, can
be found at http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/~selfstudy/report/index.htm
Please direct questions or concerns to the Self-Study Coordinator Rick Vaughn,
or use the anonymous feedback form on the left side of the Self-Study website
http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/~selfstudy/
. A drop box for comments is also available on the second floor of KSC building.
