Poll Showed Faculty Hesitant About Face to Face Instruction

August 25, 2021 The Guardsman 0

The Spring 2021 Employee Survey, unveiled during the report, found that as of June 7 86% of City College Staff were vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus. However, 49% of employees reported being “somewhat uncomfortable” or “very uncomfortable” with returning to in-person instruction.

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

August 25, 2021 The Guardsman 0

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. 

Art Instructor Questions Her Pink Slip 

March 24, 2021 The Guardsman 0

“Is there someone here who doesn’t want a City College? That doesn’t want free education? Is the focus just churning out degrees? And certainly, getting degrees and certificates is part of our mission. Also part of our mission has been to provide education for lifelong learning.” 

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.