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The stated mission of the Associated Students of Portland Community College is to represent and advocate for the rights, issues, interests and initiatives of the PCC student body.

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Members can expect to receive regular updates about the work being conducted in the ASPCC Student Senate, including opportunities for student advocacy, engagement opportunities, and upcoming institutional decisions that may affect students at large.

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The PCC DREAMers Resource Center provides a safer space for our students regardless of their immigration status/DACAmented community.

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The Environmental Center serves as a community hub for PCC sustainability initiatives and volunteer opportunities, including being part of our beautiful Learning Garden. The E-Center is an active meeting place for students interested in sustainability issues and student-led projects. It offers updated resources on climate change, alternative transportation, energy conservation, and campus sustainability.

Stop by Sylvania ST 213 or contact Peter Ritson to learn more!

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The Let's Talk! Podcast Collective is an open forum for centering and elevating the lived experiences of our college's diverse population. We build bridges within and outside of PCC operations to advance community-centered journalism through broadcast, civic engagement, and digital media content creation.

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Let's Talk! is a student-centered accessible media platform for sharing stories, news, and strategies for living life these days. When you join the Let's Talk! Podcast collective, you have an opportunity to shape the media that surrounds you by creating accessible audio, video, digital graphic, writing, and other storytelling mediums and broadcasting your work online and on FM radio!

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Cascade Paragon Arts Gallery
The Paragon Arts Gallery is located at Cascade Campus in the Paragon Arts Resource Building (815 N. Killingsworth Street). During the academic year, we are open Wednesday – Friday, 12-7pm, and Saturday, 12-5pm. We are closed between exhibitions. Check our webpage for holiday closures.

Rock Creek Helzer Gallery
The Helzer Gallery is open Monday – Friday, 9am-4pm and Saturday, 10am-4pm. It is located in Building 3 at Rock Creek Campus. Visitors are asked to purchase a parking permit at the kiosk at the campus entrance on weekdays. Parking is free on Saturdays.

Southeast Gallery
The Southeast Gallery is on pause through the 2024-2025 academic year.

Sylvania North View Gallery
The North View Gallery is located on the Sylvania Campus behind the bookstore in CT 214. During the academic year, we are open Monday – Friday 10am-6pm (NEW HOURS) and Saturday by appointment. We are closed between exhibitions and during college holidays.

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Provide meaningful action-oriented opportunities to advance the interconnected issues of basic needs support, including food and housing security and transportation access, legal aid, and addressing the climate crisis to advance an equitable and sustainable community for our students.

Housing Support
PCC Legal Resource Center
Food Justice
Sustainability/Eco-Social Justice
Climate Justice
Transportation Access

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A faster way to a better career

The PCC Career Pathways & STEP program provides enhanced coaching and case management for students in a variety of career-focused programs.

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The Office of College Relations includes Government and Community Relations and is responsible for external partnerships that align with PCC’s strategic priorities. They do this by cultivating and stewarding relationships with local, regional, and national partners to share knowledge and create mutually beneficial and equitable opportunities.

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Community-Based Learning (CBL) at PCC is an academic program that provides support across all disciplines through assisting faculty with community-based learning course implementation, professional development, and resources.

Additionally, the CBL Program provides GivePulse as a resource for hands-on individual and student group volunteering throughout the greater Portland region.

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Find community organizations and opportunities for community engagement at https://pcc.givepulse.com

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Share news with the PCC community.

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Digital Navigators are trusted guides who address the whole digital inclusion process – home connectivity, devices, and digital skills – with students and community members. Digital navigators consistently provide holistic, individualized support through repeated interactions. Digital navigation support includes ongoing assistance with affordable internet access, device acquisition, technical skills, and application support.

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The Disability Cultural Alliance promotes a welcoming environment for students of disabled experience to build community, find resources, and discuss their access needs.

DCA core values:

Communication
Optimism
Respect

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To provide PCC students with for-credit opportunities abroad that support the goals listed below, are integrated with PCC’s academic offerings, and align with best practices in the field of International Education.

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Portland Community College education abroad opportunities play a major role in helping students become globally responsible citizens enabling students to
1) to understand deeply,
2) analyze critically, and
3) communicate effectively.

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First Year Experience supports students in their first year at PCC. First Year Experience (or FYE) students have a college coach and guidance and support throughout their first year of college.
CAMPUS:
SE- Roselia Ekhause Email: roselia.ekhause@pcc.edu
SY- Jake Hutchins Email: jacob.hutchins@pcc.edu
RC- Tania Mendez Email: tania.mendez@pcc.edu
CA- Robbie Fields Email: robbie.fields@pcc.edu
Coach Lead: Jana Daugherty Email: jana.daugherty15@pcc.edu

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First Year Experience or FYE provides support in your first year of college at PCC. As an FYE student, you will have a college coach in addition to your academic advisor. You will also have some activities to help you learn about PCC and connect to other students.

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Connect. Engage. Involve.

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The International Student Life Team hosts many free events throughout the year!

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PCC Library Full Mission Statement: pcc.edu/library/mission-statement/ 📜

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Stay in the know about Library services, free events, important announcements, and fun updates!

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Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Powerful.

The Men of Color Leadership Program (MoCLP) at PCC empowers self-identified men of color through community, leadership development, and academic support.

Earn up to 8 free college credits with courses across the academic year like CG 146: Values Clarification (Fall), CG 140A: Career & Life Planning (Winter), and CG 191: Exploring Identity & Diversity (Spring) that explore identity, values, career planning, and navigating college, all within a supportive cohort environment designed for Real Talk, Real Growth, and Real Community.

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Feature: Up to 8 Free College Credits
Benefit(s): Reduces financial barriers to education, supports academic progress and completion.

Feature: Year-Long Cohort Model
Benefit(s): Builds a close-knit community, fosters lasting connections, provides sustained support network throughout the academic year.

Feature: Instructor Check-ins & Direct Coordinator Support
Benefit(s): Offers personalized guidance and mentorship, helps navigate college demands, facilitates connection to resources, supports academic success.

Feature: Leadership Retreat & Focused Leadership Activities
Benefit(s): Develops practical leadership skills, increases confidence, builds cohort cohesion, provides networking opportunities.

Feature: Guided Connection to PCC Resources
Benefit(s): Simplifies navigating college systems, improves access to academic support (tutoring, advising), enhances academic success.

Feature: Dedicated Safe Space ("Real Talk" environment)
Benefit(s): Encourages open sharing, builds trust, validates experiences, strengthens community bonds.

1. Join our hub and connect with the group.
2. Fill out the interest form (when available) to apply for the program.

For more information about the MoCLP, contact Desmond Spann at 971-722-4112 or desmond.spann15@pcc.edu [opens in new window].

DISCLAIMER: Portland Community College (PCC) prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The Men of Color Leadership Program (MoCLP) does not exclude applicants based on race, sex, or any other protected category. Any student currently enrolled at PCC is welcome to apply to the MoCLP.