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Update: CCSF Administrators Chip Away at Ghost Busting Ahead of Fall Semester

Update: CCSF Administrators Chip Away at Ghost Busting Ahead of Fall Semester

The administration's actions to combat ghost students appear to finally be taking effect, just in time for fall enrollment.
The Guardsman 19 May 2025
In the Fog of Ghosts, How to Prove You’re the Real Deal

In the Fog of Ghosts, How to Prove You’re the Real Deal

Based on the experiences of students who have successfully navigated the system and guidance from faculty, here are some approaches to help students get the classes they need.
Abby Sigler, Tom Whitehead 02 May 2025
The Future of City College Enrollment Decided by Hackers at Large

The Future of City College Enrollment Decided by Hackers at Large

With the number of fraudulent student accounts having more than doubled this semester, faculty members are predicting matters will only get worse.
Abby Sigler, Tom Whitehead, John R. Adkins 18 Apr 2025
"Ghost Students" Haunt California Community Colleges as Fraudulent Applicants Steal Financial Aid and Class Spots

"Ghost Students" Haunt California Community Colleges as Fraudulent Applicants Steal Financial Aid and Class Spots

The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office has taken measures to reduce fraud, such as upgrading its admission portal and improving technology to more quickly identify cases of fraud. The system now requires two-factor authentication and shares suspected fraudulent applications between co
The Guardsman 20 Feb 2023

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