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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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The French Language Department's mission is to build and support interest in French language and culture at PCC and in the Portland area.

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PCC students, staff and faculty interested in building their French language skills and their understading of the French-speaking world will come together to share information about resources and events in the Portland metro-area.

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We are committed to building a campus where everyone feels safe and is treated with respect. We support students who have been affected by dating and domestic abuse, sexual violence, and stalking while working to prevent harm in our community. We do this by addressing barriers to safety, raising awareness, challenging harmful social norms, and working together with our community to make positive change.

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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.

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The Multicultural Centers are centrally located to provide a safe space that nurtures learning and the achievement of personal and educational goals through cultural enrichment, peer tutoring, mentoring, and leadership activities on campus.

The Cascade, Rock Creek, Southeast, and Sylvania Multicultural Centers were founded to address institutional racism and the unique needs of students of color at PCC. The Multicultural Centers support the academic achievement, leadership development, and advancement of students of color at PCC.

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Free services
Coffee and tea around the clock
Snacks for on the go students
Space to socialize with fellow students
Space for group study
Quiet space for relaxation
Computers and printing
Guidance navigating PCC’s systems
Lost? We’ll walk you where you need to be

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To empower students with the knowledge, skills, and experience to be change agents in our communities.

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The Office of Civic Leadership Development facilitates civic education and access through community advocacy, experiential learning, and leadership development.

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Social Justice and Equity- We recognize that the systems that comprise our society have resulted in widespread inequities across minoritized communities and we commit to embodying an anti-racist, intersectional approach in civic education.

Student Self-actualization- PCC students are capable of incredible things, and we carry an unwavering commitment to fostering an environment in which students are given the opportunities and skills in order to achieve their full potential.

Interrogation of Traditional forms of Civic Leadership- We commit ourselves to a critical approach to civic leadership, one which uplifts non-traditional forms of civic leadership and engagement in addition to traditional civic structure like public office.

Centering of Community Cultural Wealth- We reject deficit thinking and embrace/uplift the fact that our communities provide us with a wealth of non-traditional forms of wealth that enrich our collective community.

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Members of Civic Leadership Development Group will be notified of opportunities to engage in civic life in our community. This includes volunteer opportunities, internships and civic education events and workshops.

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Get Trained. Get Certified. Get Ahead.

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To empower and support students in their online learning journey by providing comprehensive, equitable and accessible student services in multiple modalities.

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Stay up-to-date with Online Learning! We'll be providing engagement opportunities for online learners, sharing tips and tricks to succeed in online classes, and more. Use this space to connect with the Online Learning Student Services staff, including the Online Learning Student Ambassador team!

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Transiciones Oeste es un programa diseñado para incrementar el reclutamiento, retención específicamente para mujeres Latina en proceso de transición al colegio.

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Proveer comunidad de apoyo para optimizar aprendizaje, conecciones para encontrar un espacio de pertenencia
Ayudar a las participantes a tomar decisiones informadas, motivar a las participantes a hacer conciencia de si mismas y aumentar la autoestima.

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The Portland Community College Queer Resource Centers provide advocacy, education, leadership development, programming, and retention services for students with marginalized genders and sexualities to create an inclusive and intersectional campus climate promoting gender justice, sexual liberation, and equity for all.

Locations:
Cascade SU 302
Rock Creek 5 121
Southeast MTH 149
Sylvania CC 228

Open Mon, Tues, Thurs 10am-4pm and Wed 10am-2pm.

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Build. Create. Innovate

The PCC STEAM Centers are collaborative, interdisciplinary makerspaces where makers can design, iterate and create. We invite the PCC Community, non-profit and industry partners to explore hands-on activities in Science, Technology, Arts and Crafts, and Advanced Manufacturing.

All learning styles are welcome, peer mentorship and co-creation are celebrated. While Makers gain valuable hands-on experience with technology, tools and various materials, they will also develop valuable career skills, such as teamwork, problem solving, fostering community connections and critical thinking.

We strive to create spaces and programs that are welcoming and safe, where all who participate are empowered as makers.

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Making awesome stuff

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At PCC we’re all in this together. Issues of environmental degradation, inequity, and economic disparity impact us all. That’s why PCC takes a dynamic, collaborative approach to sustainability, weaving triple-bottom line thinking throughout our strategic planning, campus operations, student initiatives, and academics.

PCC recognizes the role that higher education plays in leading the charge towards a sustainable future and formally adopted the PCC Board of Directors Sustainable Use of Resources Policy (B-707) in 2006. Since then, the college has strengthened its commitments to sustainability, developed three iterations of its Climate Action Plan and have taken significant strides to reduce its environmental footprint and promote education for sustainable development.

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The Veterans Resource Centers (VRCs) are open and welcoming spaces that support all students at PCC. We focus on providing veteran and military-affiliated students, their families, and the surrounding veteran community with advocacy, resources, programming, and cultural engagement. The Veterans Resource Centers are located on Cascade, Rock Creek, Southeast, and Sylvania campuses.

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We offer transitional tools for veteran students to be successful on their path back into civilian spaces. Each VRC is a space to socialize, grab a free coffee, study, or simply relax. All students, staff, and faculty are invited to engage and learn more about the veteran culture and veteran students on campus by visiting a VRC today!

Amenities include snacks, drinks, board games, video games, movies and more!

Quiet ADA compliant study space, computer lab and free printing for students

Leadership and professional development programs, workshops and family friendly events

Meet with an academic professional to discuss veterans’ matters virtually or in person

Guidance on veteran or military-related issues and navigating PCC or VA systems to include the following:

Classroom accommodations

Career Counseling and Academic Advising

Support for for academic retention and tutoring services

FAFSA, grant, and scholarship

Understanding Eligibility for VA Educational Benefits

Information on filing or appealing VA disability claims

Accessing VA Healthcare

Connection to community-based networks and associated resources for students and veterans

Student job opportunities at each campus location

Lost? We’ll help you find what you need!

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Portland Community College’s campus-based Women’s Resource Centers (WRC) apply the principles of intersectional, multicultural feminism to resist and dismantle sexism, racism, and other forms of oppression and support the success of all women students at PCC.

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Personalized help entering, staying enrolled in, and/or exiting college
Support navigating campus and community resources
Events, workshops, clubs, and projects related to social and gender justice and student success (stress relief, healthier relationships, safer sex, etc.)
Connection with other students and staff/faculty
Menstrual products and safer sex supplies
Coffee/tea and various snacks
A comfortable space for folks of all genders to exist
A friendly space for student-parents and their children
and more!

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