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Eliminated Classes at Southeast Center Reflects History of Underinvestment in Bayview

Eliminated Classes at Southeast Center Reflects History of Underinvestment in Bayview

By Claudia Drdul claudiadrdul@gmail.com At a Jan. 28 Board of Supervisors meeting Shamann Walton connected the removal of Spring 2020 classes from the Southeast Center to other issues that have long-plauged District 10. “I'm shocked to find out that no classes will be offered at the

Prop A Promises Urgent Safety Repairs and Job Training Improvements

Proposition A will allocate $845 million to fund necessary campus-wide safety repairs and educational facilities improvements.

Anti-War Protest

Anti-War Protest

City College students joined many other groups at a large anti-war protest in Downtown San Francisco.

Bridge Funding Falls Short of Veto-Proof Majority

Bridge Funding Falls Short of Veto-Proof Majority

The Board of Supervisors meeting held January 28 at City Hall resulted in passing the emergency bridge funding to restore the city college’s 288 abruptly cut classes — but did not reach the veto-proof majority that many in the faculty were hoping for.

Trustees Discuss Budget Crisis

Auditors revealed the college’s ongoing budgetary issues to the Board of Trustees. The trustees discussed future steps for getting the budget under control.

Faculty Blame State Funding Formula for City College Budget Woes

Faculty Blame State Funding Formula for City College Budget Woes

California’s Student Centered Funding Formula rewards colleges for completions and transfers. Critics say it unfairly penalizes schools like City College which offer a range of courses and a variety of educational opportunities.

College's Advertised "Graduation Guarantee" Falls Short

College's Advertised "Graduation Guarantee" Falls Short

Banners draped across Ocean Campus’ cafeteria urge students who have experienced cuts this semester to “see a counselor to get the City College Graduation Guarantee!” However, the reinstatement of courses based on their necessity for graduation, transfer or certificate completion has not clearly bee