Newly-elected Trustees Sworn in at City College; Alan Wong Elected Board President During Special Meeting

With roots in San Francisco, Anita Martinez, Vick Chung and Susan Solomon ran on a labor-backed slate in November and unseated three long-time incumbents. Now, the new trustees promise to listen to the concerns of students, faculty and the public. Alan Wong was also elected board president during a special meeting on Jan. 19, and Anita Martinez was elected vice-president.

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City College’s Finances Looking ‘Stable,’ According to Moody’s Investors Service

The financial outlook rating from Moody’s is good news for City College’s upcoming accreditation assessment, according to trustees.

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Trustees Seek Security for SF Cantonese Speakers at Risk of Further Alienation, and the Program’s Last Lecturer

Yu says she was told by Chair Garcia-Denson that there is not room enough in the budget for more than three classes per year, a state of affairs which could prove to be a meaningful roadblock to meeting state certificate standards, or requirements for certificates for transfer to state universities.

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Classified Staff Bear Brunt of City College Layoff Notices

City College sent out 42 pink slips to classified staff Nov. 2, even as they recruit replacement workers, a breach of faith denounced by SEIU 1021.

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City College Faces $22.5 Million Budget Deficit and Threat of State Take Over

State auditors in early April warned the California Community College Chancellor’s office to act quickly in order to remain independent, deeming the college “not currently stable,” citing its ineffective attempts at reducing its costs necessary to supplement the 35% enrollment decline over the past eight years, which resulted in the college tapping into its reserves. 

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College Board of Trustees Returns To Tackle Continued Pressing Issues

In their final meeting of the 2020-21 school year on June 24, the Board of Trustees attempted to tackle several of the pressing issues facing the college.

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Board Approves 160 Full-time Faculty Layoff Notices as Part of Sweeping Cuts

The layoffs, if implemented, would represent a loss of nearly 30% of City College’s 541 full-time teaching staff and 74% of its administrators, part of the five-year budget plan passed by the board in November.

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City College Ups Financial Oversight with Monthly Budget Updates

City College is on track to hit its $5.6 million budget deficit target for the current academic year, though 12 of 30 line items are trending above target spending, according to Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration John al-Amin’s monthly budget update to the Board of Trustees on Feb. 25.

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Board of Trustees Prioritize Increasing Enrollment, Cutting Costs by 2025

Under the watchful eye of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, the City College Board of Trustees contemplate their financial strategy for the next five years and beyond.

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