The Continued Fight For Subsidized Public Transportation
“This is a lot of money for community college students to pay, especially since many CCSF students go to CCSF specifically because it is free/low cost.”
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“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 colleges to prevent bot enrollment.
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Meet the New Trustees at City College
There are new trustees in town and there are already big expectations for them to make some waves. The three newest board members prepare to action their campaign promises.
Read MoreCity College Struggles with Inadequate Heating, Leaving Faculty and Students in the Cold
City College is facing cold classroom conditions due to broken boilers. This has caused discomfort and hindered learning for both students and faculty, with temperatures in the rooms as low as the 50s. The administration has suggested using space heaters and moving rooms, but the faculty union, AFT 2121, calls these solutions inadequate.
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Checking the Balances of Downsized Offerings
The culmination of layoffs and program consolidations have caused major challenges for educators and students alike. Read how the drastic cuts from last year are affecting City College today.
Read MoreRams never back down in 88-67 win against San Mateo
In the Ram’s Feb. 3 108-76 thrashing of Skyline College the theme was modest defense. On Feb. 10 it was an adamant offense by the CCSF Rams men’s basketball team that achieved another rout, 86-67, at home against San Mateo.
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City College Eases COVID-19 Restrictions, Lifts Mask Mandate, Effective Feb. 6, and Proof of Vaccination Requirement
The City College Board of Trustees has approved the removal of the mask mandate on campus, effective Feb. 6, and the removal of the proof of vaccination mandate for the upcoming summer 2023 registration cycle. The policy of requiring proof of vaccination or an allowable exemption for in-person classes is still in place for spring 2023. The college will still strongly recommend wearing masks.
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Parking Rate Increase Near Multi-Use Building
The Balboa Reservoir parking area behind the MUB has changed ownership and is now managed by Douglas Parking. It costs $6.50 to park and student and staff permits are not honored.
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City College Enhances Mental Health Services in Response to Increasing Student Needs
City College’s Mental Health Services offers counseling and support, with in-person and virtual support groups available. All credit-taking students are eligible for services at no additional cost beyond the student health fee.
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UC Davis Body Donation Program Moves to Water Cremations to Protect Environment
Water cremation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis and green cremation, is a carbon neutral process that can recycle or refine harmful materials such as metal, breast implants, and mercury found in teeth.
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The Guardsman and Etc. Magazine Win Big at San Francisco Press Club’s 45th Annual Greater Bay Journalism Awards
The San Francisco Press Club held its 45th Annual Greater Bay Journalism Awards on December 8th, honoring both professional and student journalists. The Guardsman was named Best College Newspaper while the college magazine, Etc. Magazine, won Best College Magazine and several other awards in the College Media category. The event was well attended with over 400 journalism awards presented and was the first public event since the pandemic.
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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.
Read MoreAmid AB705 Improvements, Concerns Remain
“Students who might have been disadvantaged by a placement test and ended up with a very low placement as a result, were able to enroll in transfer-level math classes and succeed when supported adequately. It was truly revolutionary.”
“If I had been placed (directly) in precalculus I would have given up and never developed the mental skills, the math maturity, the “muscle memories,” and never discovered the beauty of math.”
“So as a result, starting in the fall of 2022 we are no longer offering pre-transfer level English and math classes.”
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