Alton’s Priorities
Increase student access to high-quality classes
All PCC students deserve success. This means providing students with the ability to enroll in the classes they need to succeed and transfer to four-year colleges, as well as expand technical education pathways for students to jumpstart their careers. And while programs like College Promise and providing online textbooks have provided more access for students, we must continue expanding the resources and supports available so every student has the opportunities to thrive.
Grow dual enrollment programs
Students at Arcadia High also deserve access to more opportunities at Pasadena City College, yet no dual enrollment courses are consistently offered to our students. This is why I am committed to partnering with our school district to expand dual enrollment courses that will allow our high school students to earn college credit—and begin their transition to college.
Building a more responsive Board of Trustees
Community-driven governance that is inclusive of the voices of all constituents is vital for the health of any community college. I am committed to expanding engagement with students, faculty, and community leaders, strengthening relationships across campus, and refocusing on shared governance at PCC. We need a trustee that brings all stakeholder voices to the table from day one to create a more responsive, transparent, and accountable Board of Trustees.
Expand student resources and improve campus facilities
We must improve our campus facilities to better support faculty and student needs in order to create a well-equipped learning environment that prepares our students for success. This goes beyond the necessary construction that is currently underway, but also ensuring that facilities across campus are prepared for the next century of PCC’s story.
Strengthen the student pipeline and take on today’s challenges
Today, PCC faces a variety of challenges — including falling student enrollment. I am committed to tackling these challenges head on, beginning with strengthening the student pipeline to our college and working with community partners to ensure that PCC continues to be a beacon for students across Los Angeles County. We must bring students back — and we can do that by making PCC more accessible and increasing proactive engagement to ensure students are on track to achieving their goals.