City Times

Q&A: Acting SDCCD chancellor shares updates on City College, district goals

Greg Smith discusses progress on new district philosophy to policing, affordable student housing and other big-picture goals after his first summer on the job

Marco Guajardo, Editor-in-Chief • August 29, 2023

Smith reflects on the notable social justice work being done at City and new policies addressing campus policing. Other topics covered included the affordable student housing project, the lasting influence of COVID-19 on instruction and trends in enrollment across the district.

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SDCCD says it emailed students about campus closure. Some didn’t get the memo.

Tropical Storm Hilary puts new student email system to the test

Marco Guajardo, Editor In Chief • August 22, 2023

On the first day of the 2023-24 school year, the San Diego City College campus was a wet ghost town. That was the intention of the San Diego Community College District, which announced its four campuses would be closed on Monday, Aug. 21. But roaming City’s campus early on Monday, the occasional student could be found wandering the walkways.

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City College students celebrated for their struggles, triumphs at Chicano Latina Graduation

Ceremony highlighted students’ Chicanx heritage, achievements and support systems on their way to four-year universities

Marco Guajardo, Multimedia Journalist • May 25, 2023

Families and supporters honored the City graduates for their dedication and perseverance within the context of what it means to be Chicanx

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New SDCCD acting chancellor champions public service, equity

A community college graduate himself, Greg Smith understands what District students are going through

Marco Guajardo, Multimedia Journalist • May 19, 2023

On his road to SDCCD, Greg Smith purposefully pieces culturally significant lessons together into practice. They now define the equity-focused goals, values, and leadership style he brings to the district as acting chancellor.

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University of Saint Katherine (USK)

May 3, 2023

Admissions contact: Toni Mingo, Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator Phone: (808) 780-9655 Email: [email protected] Website: usk.edu What students should know: “We pretty much will take...

Azusa Pacific University

May 3, 2023

Admissions contact: Jennifer Jordan, Director Phone: (619) 718-9655 Website: apu.edu/transfer What students should know: “So what I would recommend is we've got nursing, we have business, we...

San Marcos State University (CSUSM)

May 3, 2023

Admissions contact: Christina Montell, Admissions Advisor Email: [email protected] Website: csusm.edu/outreach/prospective/counseling/index.html What students should know: “So the biggest thing...

National University (NU)

May 3, 2023

Admissions contact: Monir Masoud, Manager of Community College Pathways Phone: (619) 457-1200 Email: [email protected] Website: NU.edu What students should know: “If your student has 2.0 or...

University of California San Diego (UCSD)

May 3, 2023

Admissions contact: Violet Stewart, Admissions Officer Phone: (858) 822-7888 Email: [email protected] Website: admissions.ucsd.edu What students should know: “We only admit at a junior level-standing...

University of San Diego (USD)

May 3, 2023

Admissions contact: Scott Yahner, Asst Director of Transfer Admission Phone: (619) 260-4506 Email: [email protected] Website: sandiego.edu/transferadmissions Transfer Fair Rep: Katie Engle,...

San Diego State University Global Campus (SDSU)

May 3, 2023

Admissions contacts: Leia Guillermo, Admissions Advisor and Imari Washington, Recruiter Phone: (619) 594-4919 Email: [email protected] Website: ces.sdsu.edu/open-university What students...

Design Institute of San Diego (DISM)

May 3, 2023

Admissions contact: Andrea Watson, Director of Admissions Phone: (858) 566-1200 x1018 Email: [email protected] Website: disd.edu/admissions/admissions-information/admissions-information-overview What...