College of the Month:
June, 2009
Palo Verde College
CCA Local:
Palo Verde Community College
Association
Robert robertson, Palo Verde community College Association President
Office: CL-213
Campus Phone: (760) 921-5521
Email:robert.robertson@paloverde.edu
Robert Robertson is a Professor of English at Palo Verde College.
Palo Verde Community College Association Quick Facts
All Palo Verde College faculty are represented by the Association, whether or not they are dues-paying members of the Association.
The Executive Board members of the Palo Verde CC Association consist of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and at-large Board member.
Palo Verde College Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
Click here to read the Palo Verde College Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.
CCA District Representative: District B
Michael Smith
c/o Victor Valley College
18422 Bear Valley Road
Victorville, CA 92395
Campus: 760-245-4271
E-mail:
michael.blackbear@gmail.com
Palo Verde Community
College
One College Drive
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 921-5500
Website:
www.paloverde.edu
Needles
Center
725 West Broadway
Needles, Ca 92363
(760) 326-5033
E-Mail:
jeanie.johnson@paloverde.edu
Palo Verde College is located along the Colorado River in the Palo Verde Valley, 165 miles west of Phoenix, 110 miles east of Palm Springs, and 100 miles north of Yuma. Its service area includes almost 21,000; nearly half of these individuals reside in Blythe.
The college was founded in 1947 on the site of the former Morton Air Academy. Eleven years later, the College moved into its own quarters on East Hobsonway. In 1967 the college moved again, and in 2001 classes began on its current 200-acre campus. June of 2009 marks the beginning of construction on a new Fine and Performing Arts Center, which will include classroom/labs for studio art, music, as well as crafts such as jewelry and quilting. Its centerpiece will be a 400 seat theatre with associated facilities to support instruction in theatre arts and theatrical, musical and other performing arts events for the community. When it is finished in two years, this will be the first true theatre in the Blythe area..
The Needles Education Center began offering classes in the spring of 2000, and moved into its new location at Broadway and E Streets in downtown Needles in January of 2009. It is directed toward reaching students in the portion of the District within San Bernardino County, and offers a variety of academic, vocational and certificate programs, and community and personal enrichment courses.
Vision Statement
Palo Verde College will be known for excellence—educationally, socially, economically and culturally.
Mission Statement
Palo Verde College provides an exemplary learning environment that promotes student success, lifelong learning and community development.
Values
- Excellence
Palo Verde College is committed to excellence. The College expects quality instruction and services, and applauds the achievement of its students, faculty and staff. - Learning
Palo Verde College facilitates lifelong learning and encourages scholastic achievement. The College believes that knowledge, understanding, and their application are keys to a better future. - Integrity and Ethics
Palo Verde College maintains the highest standards of ethics and integrity. The College consistently demands respect, honesty and fairness in its educational programs, professional interactions and community relations. - Diversity
Palo Verde College celebrates diversity in its students, in its faculty and staff, and in its community. Diversity enriches us all and strengthens our community. Creativity Palo Verde College supports and encourages creativity and innovation. - Civic Responsibility
Palo Verde College supports the continuous development of civic responsibility.