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Editorial: Professors teach but should inform, too
Printed flyers on neon yellow and green paper, a new marquee that stands high on the Winnetka Avenue and Victory Boulevard corner, and frequent emails from Pierce College are not enough to capture the student body’s attention. What will it take for the faculty and professors to connect with their students and the campus’ surrounding community about events, performances and updates?
There should be a new requirement put in place immediately for all administrators and faculty. Administrators, faculty and staff receive the Weekly Bulletin, which include, but are not limited to, health center information, sporting events, symphonies and art shows, and transfer workshops.
The all-inclusive calendar should be shared with the student body by the faculty.
Professors would then be required to either make note of the printed flyer that will be passed around during the first few minutes of class or of the sheet that will be hanging on a window or door.
Regardless of how the professor chooses to implement the weekly updated flyer into their class schedule, it needs to be on display at all times where it will remain visible.
This new program would create more clarity for both the students and professors to be aware of a common knowledge that would exist among the whole student body.
Some students may only take one course while others take only night classes. Some students have never been to The Village, while others may not know that there is an Agriculture Science building.
The diversified campus needs to cater to all its registered students by implementing the weekly updated program as to include and educate those on campus of all the events.
Providing an easier outlet for students to obtain campus information can provide better financial outcomes for departments since there can be higher turnouts and ticket sales to performances and shows.
It is time for the faculty to better communicate with their students and for the students to better relate with their campus and their peers.
