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City College Success Story: David Yee’s Journey from Student to Vice Chancellor

“Mr. Yee is a City College success story. Beginning as a physics student and later returning as a faculty member, department chair, Academic Senate president, and, for the last decade, as dean of our Evans Center and the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics before assuming the role of interim Vice Chancellor, Mr. Yee has a four-decade relationship with City College. He has proven himself to be a trusted academic leader, a champion of students, a valued partner and collaborator, and an advocate for our college.” Following the Chancellor’s vision, The Guardsman has explored the remarkable journey of Vice Chancellor David Yee.

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

The Guardsman4 years ago4 years ago0

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.

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

The Guardsman4 years ago4 years ago0

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.

Faculty Dispute Vurdien’s Version of Layoffs’ Impact

The Guardsman5 years ago5 years ago0

Despite Interim Chancellor Rajen Vurdien’s and City College administrators’ repeated promises that faculty layoffs and course cuts will not result in any academic programs being discontinued, many faculty members claim they will.

City College Ups Financial Oversight with Monthly Budget Updates

The Guardsman5 years ago5 years ago0

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.

City College’s Legacy of Educators Against Institutional Inequity

The Guardsman5 years ago5 years ago0

Presenting Black faculty members’ contributions to higher education access for students of color. How do new diversity resolutions continue their efforts to reach racial equity and representation on campus?

A Many-Faceted Financial Fiasco

The Guardsman5 years ago5 years ago0

The pandemic has exacerbated the College’s financial woes, with decreased tax revenues and delayed funding from the state, but it is not the genesis of the problem.

City College’s Plans to Increase College Enrollment During a Time of Construction

The Guardsman6 years ago6 years ago2

Chancellor Mark Rocha attended the Academic Senate meeting on March 4 at Ocean Campus to assure the faculty that plans were underway to increase enrollment since enrollment typically declines during times of major construction.

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Faculty In Academic Senate Share Frustrations With Chancellor Rocha

The Guardsman6 years ago6 years ago0

By Tyler Breisacher tbreisac@mail.ccsf.edu City College faculty’s frustrations related to class cuts and communication were evident at…

Student voice silenced at Academic Senate meeting

The Guardsman16 years ago6 years ago4

When City College Student Trustee Josh Nielsen tried to ask a question at a March 23 special meeting of the Academic Senate, he was told to “sit down” and “shut up” by members of the faculty.