Ann Marie Galvan Archives

City College and AFT 2121 Secure Agreement to Expand Healthcare Coverage for Faculty

Part-time faculty can now access medical insurance and purchase City College plans if ineligible for college-paid coverage.

Exploring Issues, Empowering Voices: Meet City College’s Student-Run Publications

The Guardsman2 years ago2 years ago0

Student-run publications at City College offer opportunities for growth, skill development, and amplification of diverse voices on campus.

Project SURVIVE Persists in Promoting Healthy Relationships and Combating Abuse Despite Pandemic Challenges

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Project SURVIVE, a peer-education program that aims to promote healthy relationships and prevent sexual and domestic violence, is continuing to provide training and employment to students.

City College Hosts Black Lives Matter Co-founder Alicia Garza for Talk on Social Justice and Equality

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Alicia Garza, activist and co-founder of Black Lives Matter, spoke about the relationship between culture and policy and urged San Francisco and its people to be active participants in the fight for social justice and equality both locally and on a larger scale.

“Ghost Students” Haunt California Community Colleges as Fraudulent Applicants Steal Financial Aid and Class Spots

The Guardsman3 years ago3 years ago0

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.

City College Struggles with Inadequate Heating, Leaving Faculty and Students in the Cold

The Guardsman3 years ago3 years ago0

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.

City College Eases COVID-19 Restrictions, Lifts Mask Mandate, Effective Feb. 6, and Proof of Vaccination Requirement

The Guardsman3 years ago0

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.

New Arts and Sciences Building Approved for Construction at City College

The Guardsman3 years ago3 years ago0

The STEAM building, which stands for “sciences, technology, engineering, arts, and math,” will be built on the west side of Frida Kahlo Way and will offer updated facilities to students and faculty.

Power Outage Leaves Most of the Ocean Campus in the Dark

The Guardsman3 years ago3 years ago0

A power outage left most of the Ocean Campus in the dark on Oct. 19. Police and custodial workers escorted people out of buildings. Maintenance is responsible for testing emergency lighting on campus.

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

The Guardsman3 years ago1

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

Three Dining Options Now Available on Ocean Campus

The Guardsman3 years ago3 years ago0

CurryAhhCity, Chef’s Table, and The Lunchbox are all serving food on Ocean Campus with affordable options available for students, staff, and the public.