At the August 12 Kern Community College District Board Meeting, the board unanimously passed a resolution directing the chancellor to develop and implement a COVID vaccine requirement to increase vaccination rates for students, faculty, and staff. Please contact your campus human resources department with any questions. You can also email the COVID-19 team from your site with any questions or concerns:
Dear PC Faculty, Staff, and Administrators,
On June 17th the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted to adopt the revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards. Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to allow the revisions to immediately take effect. The updates include changes to face coverings and physical distancing requirements based on vaccination status. These changes support our phased-in approach to returning to our campuses for fall and the intention of providing a full complement of on-site instructional, administrative, and student support services beginning August 9th.
I recognize that this is another in a series of substantial transitions, so initially, employees will work a schedule that is a combination of on-ground/remote. I know many of you have already been working this type of schedule, or have fully transitioned back to campus; for all others, this will become scheduled and systematic for our return on the 9th. Employees eager to return to campus can do so at any time, and we encourage employees to begin this transition following the July 4th holiday.
Over the next two weeks, our COVID-19 Response Core Team will be working on updating the COVID-19 Reopening Protocols to reflect recent changes and any districtwide guidance, and I will send out more detailed information once we have completed this task. Until then, we will maintain the status quo with regard to wearing face coverings while indoors.
Please note that contact tracing will still be required of all employees; therefore, everyone must complete the coming on campus form on the website or via the KCCD Campus App and scan appropriate location QR codes.
I understand that this has been a period of uncertainty as we were waiting for updated guidance on COVID-19. We are committed to getting you clear direction to help you in your planning for a return to campus and some semblance of normal. As always, we are committed to your safety as we look towards meeting the needs of those students who were most impacted by the pandemic.
Thank You,
Dr. Claudia Habib
Porterville College President
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Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
After much discussion on both the Porterville College Campus and at the Kern Community College District, Porterville College will continue to operate remotely with a Hybrid Education Model during the Spring 2021 Semester.
Much like our Fall 2020 course model, the Majority of Classes in the Spring Semester will be held online or in alternative remote formats. Only a limited number of instructional courses, support services, and essential functions will be provided in-person with strict social distancing protocols in place.
Although this decision is not a surprise, it is still disappointing. As I have stated many times over the course of the last six months, I miss you all very much. I miss having conversations every day with students and staff during walks around campus. I miss meeting and getting to know students as they take their breaks between classes or play Dungeons & Dragons in the Cafeteria. I miss attending student life events like Basketball and Volleyball Games, Student Club Celebrations, and Pizza with the President to share with you all as a PC Community.
I cannot wait until we are back on campus together, but my priority remains YOUR SAFETY. The risks associated with a return to campus are currently just too high. I am very proud of our students' spirit as they adapt to the virtual environment, and I am grateful for the continued efforts by faculty and staff of providing the best academic experience during this pandemic.
We will continue to consult with local, state, and federal agencies and monitor conditions for a return to campus in the future. I am optimistic that with the progress of potential vaccines and treatments, we will be able to return to in-person campus operations in Fall 2021. We will share information and planning details as they become available.
Don’t let your guard down. Use face coverings and maintain social distancing to keep you and your family safe and to help us get closer to our goal of returning to campus. Let's make this semester count!
Thank You,
Dr. Claudia Habib, President
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CSET (Community Services Employment Training) has two rent/mortgage assistance programs that students may qualify for:
Apply here: https://www.cset.org/covid-19
Read the EOPS flyer for details on how you may qualify:
View this University Business resource page to access 120 free resources. While many of them are faculty-specific, there are some excellent apps for students as well that can help with everything from sleep problems and stress to academic tools.
The event will remain every Thursday, although the time will be one hour earlier, from 10:00 – 11:00 to compensate for the heat that we will be experiencing over the summer months. Please share as we would like to make sure we communicate the change and eliminate any confusion. This message has been sent through Navigate to our students.
Dear Porterville College Student,
With schools and many businesses closed, many of you who have not needed the Pirate Pantry services will need assistance more than ever. Porterville College continues to work with Community Food Bank to create a network of support for our students in emergency. Porterville College will be providing no-contact, drive-thru Mobile Pirate Pantry for Porterville College Students. One bag of Groceries will be given to each student. Students must present a current Porterville College Student ID Card or canvas login showing courses with matching picture ID to receive a bag of groceries. Please have the verification items ready when you pull up to receive your bag of groceries. The Drive Thru will be available every Thursday at 10am to 11pm and will be first come first served, beginning April 2, 2020. The drive-thru will take place in the parking lot located in front of the AC building. There will be clear signage upon entry and we ask that all participants practice social distancing. There will be marked locations that you should adhere to, while you wait your turn. We are facing unknown and unpredictable needs in the coming months and your college is working to assist in meeting those needs.
Stay Safe and Healthy,
Porterville College
Office of Financial Aid
100 E. College Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
Click to view the academic calendar for 2020-2021:
2020-2021 Academic Year Calendar
Each department has created a special video message for their recipient. Click the videos below to view.
The Fine Arts Department has found a way to keep a long held PC tradition alive with the 2020 “Virtual” Student Exhibition. Click the video below to begin exploring the latest works of art created by Porterville College.
Porterville College has been tracking the COVID-19 situation from its earliest stages. You can view past updates and notices on the archive page.
Read the EOPS flyer for details on how you may qualify:
Online Learning Center Step-by-Step Guide
California Virtual Campus - Online Education Initiative Resources
PASS Leader Online Study Sessions
Writing Mentor Online Services
Learning Center Faculty Assistance Online
Contact Admissions and Records Online
Ask a Counselor a Question Help Form
General Student Questions and Comments Form
Student Support Services |
March 30 – May 15 |
Academic Support (Tutoring) | 559-791-2227 |
Admissions & Records |
559-791-2220 or pcar@portervillecollege.edu |
CalWORKs |
Remotely via Cranium Café or by phone. Please call 559-791-2303 to schedule an appointment |
Counseling (General) |
Remotely via Cranium Café or by phone. Please call 559-791-2329 to schedule an appointment |
DRC |
Remotely via Cranium Café or by phone. Please call 559-791-2215 to schedule an appointment |
EOPS |
Remotely via Cranium Café or by phone. Please call 559-791-2224 to schedule an appointment |
Financial Aid |
559-791-2301 or pc_faid@portervillecollege.edu |
CARE |
Remotely via Cranium Café or by phone. Please call 559-791-2224 to schedule an appointment |
International Students |
559-791-2220 |
NextUp |
Remotely via Cranium Café or by phone. Please call 559-791-2224 to schedule an appointment |
Transfer Center Services |
Remotely via Cranium Café or by phone. Please call 559-791-2329 to schedule an appointment |
Student Health Services |
559-791-2212 |
Student Wellness Services |
Remotely via Cranium Café or by phone. Please call 559-791-2329 to schedule an appointment |
Student Fees |
559-791-2220 |
Computer Commons |
559-791-2256 |
Veterans Resource Center |
Remotely via Cranium Café or by phone. Please call 559-791-2222 to schedule an appointment |
Pirate Pantry |
559-791-2301 |
Library |
559-791-2318 |
Learning Center |
559-791-2227 |
Unless otherwise noted, this plan will remain in effect through the end of the Spring 2020 semester. Thank you for your continued cooperation and patience as we work through this unprecedented event. If you have any further questions, you may call 559-791-2200.
What You Should Do Now
Now is the time to consider your own readiness for participating in online classes. Some factors to consider:
Canvas – Are you familiar with, or have you used, Canvas (Learning Management System)? If you have not, or if it has been a while, now is the time to get more familiar with this tool. Canvas is where most online instruction will occur. Access Canvas on a computer through InsidePC or download the Canvas app to your smartphone:
Below are links to the Canvas Guide for students, the Canvas 101 course shell that houses support videos for students, and the YouTube Canvas tutorial channel for students:
The following information provides a helpful list of resources and contact information for students during the COVID-19 crisis.
Services | Phone |
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Emergency Ambulance/Police/Fire | 911 |
Non-Emergency Porterville Police/Fire | 559-782-7400 |
National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-7233 |
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-8255 |
Disaster Distress Hotline | 1-800-985-5990 |
National Sexual Assault | 1-800-656-4673 |
Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline | 1-888-506-5991 |
TrevorLifeline- LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Hotline | 1-866-488-7386 |
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline | 1-800-331-1585 |
Crisis Text Line | 741741 |
Services | Phone | Website |
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Family Crisis Center – Women Shelter | 559-784-0192 | CC Family Crisis |
Family Services of Tulare County | 559-741-7310 | FSTC |
Open Gate Ministries (men or women w/children) | 559-591-1241 | Open Gate Ministries |
Visalia Rescue Mission, Shelter of Hope: Women and Children | 559-734-7921 | VRM Hope for Women and Children |
Visalia Rescue Mission Men’s Shelter | 559-740-4178 | VRM Hope for Men |
Services | Phone | Website |
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Food Link Tulare County | 559-651-3663 | Food Link TC |
PUSD Meals for Students | 559-793-2400 | School Nutrition and Fitness |
CA Meals for Kids |
Phone App |
Information About the Phone App |
Helping Hands | 559-784-6235 |
No website available. |
Porterville Coordinating Council (Love Inc.) | 559-793-0213 | Facebook Page |
Porterville Rescue Mission | 559-789-9588 |
No website available. |
City of Porterville – Lunch Program | 559-782-7536 | City of Porterville Lunch Program |
Services | Phone | Website |
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Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency | 559-624-8000 | TCHHSA Online |
Family Health Care Network | 559-781-7242 | FHCN Online |
Sierra View Medical Center | 559-784-1110 | Sierra View |
Health and Human Services Agency | 559-624-8000 | CHHS Online |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | 1-800-232-4636 | CDC Online |
Services | Phone | Additional Information |
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Porterville Adult Mental Health Clinic | 559-788-1200 | 1055 W Henderson Avenue Porterville, California |
Alternative Services | 559-783-2402 | Rehabilitation - Drug/Alcohol Counseling |
Central California Family Crisis Center | 559-784-0192 | CC Family Crisis |
Porterville Pregnancy Resource Center | 559-782-1225 | Porterville PRC Online |
Kings View Tulare & Kings County | 1-877-306-2413 | Kings View |
Family Health Care Network, Behavioral Health | 559-781-7242 | FHCN Services Online |
Porterville Wellness Center Current Members, Phone Appointments | 559-256-1183 | Porterville Wellness Center is closed to the public, but they have wellness kits and informational pieces outside the building. |
Services | Phone |
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Parenting Network | 559-793-2527 |
Porterville Pregnancy Resource Center | 559-782-1225 |
Porterville Youth Services | 559-788-1200 |
Turning Point (Youth Services) | 559-783-6492 |
Victim/Witness Assistance | 559-782-4835 |
Services | Phone | Website |
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CSET | 559-732-4194 | CSET |
CSET: Energy Assistance | 1-844-224-1316 | CSET Energy Assistance |
Free Tax Preparation (VITA) | 559-741-4640 | VITA Online |
Services | Phone | Website |
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Central California Legal Services | 1-800-350-3654 | Central Cal Legal |
Legal Aid of Tulare County | 559-733-8770 | Legal Aid of Tulare County Online |
O.L.A. Raza | 559-784-1121 | O.L.A. Raza Online |
Tulare County Family Court | 559-733-6052 | Tulare County Family Court |
Tulare County Child Abduction Unit | 559-733-6623 | Tulare County Child Abduction Unit |
CHIRLA | (213)353-1333 | CHIRLA Online |
California Community Colleges - PISCES Free Online Tutoring Software
Online Health and Wellness Resources
Outbreaks of novel virus infections among people are always of public health concern. The fact that this disease has caused illness, including illness resulting in death, and sustained person-to-person spread is concerning. These factors meet two of the criteria of a pandemic. As community spread is detected in more and more countries, the world moves closer toward meeting the third criteria, worldwide spread of the new virus.
Current risk assessment:
CDC has developed guidance to help in the risk assessment and management of people with potential exposures to COVID-19.
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure*:
Call your healthcare professional if you have shortness of breath, and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or if you have recently traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
There is no specific antiviral treatment recommended for COVID-19. People with COVID-19 should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. For severe cases, treatment should include care to support vital organ functions. People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
For more in-depth information and to stay up-to-date with current conditions please visit the Kern County Public Health website at https://kernpublichealth.com/2019-novel-coronavirus/
The following links provide guidelines and information on dealing with operations during the COVID-19 crisis. In addition, below these links you can view a graphic that explains what to do after you are tested for COVID:
See the latest COVID updates from CDC.gov