For Teachers Summer Professional Development
Over 65 teachers from across the state attended PWSC's “For Teachers" courses in Valdez and Cordova.
PWSC News
30th Annual Valdez Theatre Conference Held on June 11-18
This year, there will be 55 developmental Play Lab readings. The authors are in attendance, and afterward, they receive feedback from a panel of professionals. There are also three 8 p.m. performances at the Valdez Civic Center, free and open to the public.
PWSC Cordova Extension Site Coordinator Susan Harding Retires
Susan Harding has contributed much to the college in her 21 years working for PWSC. As a dual enrollment teacher, she has influenced countless students, and as the PWSC Cordova Extension Site Coordinator, she continues to motivate and help students achieve their goals.
Outdoor Leadership Program Capstone Project: Kayaking Trip
This year, the capstone class project for PWSC outdoor leadership students is a 14-day kayak trip from Whittier to Valdez. According to Dr. Benjamin Rush, Assistant Professor of Outdoor Leadership, this is a student-planned and led expedition
PWSC Director Dan O'Connor Honored by Alaska State Legislature
University of Alaska Chancellor Sean Parnell presented PWSC Director Dan O’Connor with a certificate of appreciation from the Alaska State Legislature. This certificate honors Dr. O’Connor for his many contributions and service to Prince William Sound College and the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Alaska Tech Learners Program Featured at 2022 STEM for All Video Showcase
Prince William Sound College’s “Alaska Tech Learners” (ATL) dual enrollment web engineering program will be highlighted at the 2022 STEM for All Video Showcase: Access, Inclusion, and Equity.
Strategies for Implementing Culturally Relevant CTE Instruction
PWSC adjunct faculty Woody Woodgate developed and is currently teaching the online course (Strategies for Implementing Culturally Relevant CTE Instruction) this spring to educators across Alaska. In his class, Woodgate helps teachers better understand historical contexts for education in rural Alaska and provides teachers with best practices for designing culturally relevant activities and lesson plans.
PWSC and National Park Service collaborate to provide internships to students
Prince William Sound College and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve have been working together through an internship program that helps students and the community. PWSC interviewed Carrie Wittmer, the team lead for the Division of Interpretation & Education at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, to learn more about PWSC and NPS’s collaborative efforts.
Dual enrollment students put their Emergency Trauma Technician training into practice
For dual enrollment Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) students, Evan and Ethan Clupper, putting their training into practice came sooner than expected.
Sheds for sale
Prince William Sound College (PWSC) is offering the following properties for sale.