There is current discussion on a possible name change for the Pacific Coast Campus to better reflect the programs that are offered on campus.
Superintendent-President Reagan Romali will determine if it is in the best interests of the District to rename PCC specially.
“Whatever best reflects the students and the faculty at PCC, I’m for it,” Romali said.
The Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees discussed the possible name change at their October meeting.
Board President Vivian Malauulu represents area 2 which covers West Long Beach, including PCC. She led the discussion of the name change during the meeting.
“I think it should be changed. It’ll give students and faculty morale boost they need at PCC,” Malauulu said,
“Even if it doesn’t, at least I’m doing my job on listening to the community.”
Professor of Electrical Technology Lynn Shaw wrote a letter addressed to the Board of Trustees about the name change.
“Long Beach City College Pacific Coast Campus needs an identity beyond its current designation as PCC. This designation is a location not a community identity. The quality programs faculty, students, and staff deserve a name that defines the quality teaching and learning that takes place there,” Shaw said in the letter.
“I urge you to give the Pacific Coast Campus a name that recognizes Long Beach City Colleges role in career education, including the trades. Career Education and the students of today are interested in skills and competencies. The work of the PCC campus should highlight and promote the connections between college and career.”
All recommendations for the renaming of PCC will be submitted to the Board of Trustees by Romali.
PCC was originally called the Business and Technology Division, also known as the “BTD” campus or the “BTC.” The name reflected the focus of the 1950’s and 1960’s occupational programs.
This re-naming is coincided with the expansion of programs and services, such as child development, horticulture, photography, english as a second language, and basic adult education.