Layoffs Threaten Registered Nursing Department Accreditation, Negotiations with Administration Underway

March 10, 2021 The Guardsman 0

In the wake of upcoming faculty layoffs approved by the Board of Trustees on Feb. 26, faculty from City College’s registered nursing department fear their department could lose their approval granted by the California Board of Registered Nursing, due to no longer meeting minimum staffing requirements outlined by the board. Now, City College nursing faculty are in negotiations with the school’s administration to minimize cuts to their department.

Budget Deficit’s Impact on Equity

February 23, 2021 The Guardsman 0

Cuts to staff and classes may increase demands on City College’s counseling services and retention programs that largely serve underrepresented students, yet the programs themselves may not be fully spared.