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Late-start classes still an option at City College

Open classes last as few as 4 weeks and as long as 13
Sophia Traylor, Staff Writer September 1, 2020
The first add/drop deadline of the fall 2020 term has passed at San Diego City College, but there are still plenty of late-start classes offered for students. 
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Ricky Shabazz

City College convocation offers view of what to expect through pandemic

President Ricky Shabazz, Chancellor Constance Carroll share updates in dressed-down virtual ceremony
Christina Painton, Staff Writer August 31, 2020
Instead of seeing President Ricky Shabazz in a suit and tie speaking on a stage behind a podium, students, faculty, staff and administrators tuned in for a virtual convocation on August 14.
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Rocks from geology lab

City College faculty continues to adapt

Professor Anna Evashko continues to teach remotely during the pandemic
Valerie Vizcarra, Staff Writer June 17, 2020
Professors teaching hands-on laboratory classes have found the move to remote learning has additional challenges to overcome.
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City College Outreach virtual tour

City College Outreach fully equipped for COVID-19

San Diego City College outreach coordinator shares how the department has adjusted to the pandemic
Uyen Pham, Staff Writer June 16, 2020
Due to the outbreak of the new coronavirus, San Diego City College’s Outreach Department has had to change everything it does at what is among its busiest times of the year.
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India Marsh’s 7-year-old daughter does her second-grade her homework online due to distance learning. India Marsh photo

City College students with children juggle school work, motherhood

Single moms get creative to keep their kids entertained
Sophia Traylor, Staff Writer June 9, 2020
As the spring semester at San Diego City College came to a close, Tanisha Taylor and India Marsh found creative ways to pair being a single parent with juggling classes. 
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A screenshot of Dr. Rob Rubalcaba

City College professors and tutors help from a distance

Tutoring services continue for City College students through the summer term
Sonny Garibay, Editor-at-Large June 4, 2020
UMOJA aided students preparing for finals during the final study jam of the semester.
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Geisel Library, UC San Diego

City College EOPS advises students on transferring

The online forum included representatives from UC San Diego
Chris LeFall, Staff Writer May 28, 2020
City College students concerned about the impact of the pandemic on transferring brought questions to an EOPS forum on Zoom on May 13.
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Professor Caitlin Fares from San Diego City College working on her desk

UPDATE: City College professors share the challenges of remote learning

Online classes have perks and disadvantages, but the quick transition to remote learning has been a struggle for some faculty
Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, Managing Editor May 27, 2020
The SDCCD provided a week of training to professors to prepare for remote learning. Students and faculty, including those who had already been teaching online, had to adapt to the quick transition.
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Promise Program meeting on Zoom

San Diego Promise reaches out to 2020 grads

The program has served over 4,000 students in four years
Uyen Pham and Elisabeth Vermeulen May 21, 2020
Promise program coordinator Brenda Torres discussed program eligibility, benefits of participating, steps to applying in a virtual info session.
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Student Health Center

5 options for balancing your mental health

Wellness isn't just physical and even during these difficult times, there are ways to get help
Sophia Traylor, Staff Writer May 19, 2020
In the latest News You Can Use, staff writer Sophia Traylor shares insight from counselors at City College's Student Health Center.
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ASG candidate forum

City College student government candidates share vision in forum

The ASG elections will be held despite the campus closures and the ongoing pandemic
Orrin Iverson, Staff Writer May 13, 2020
A candidate forum was held last week over Zoom hosted by ASG advisor Lori Oldham.
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Blood mobile visiting San Diego City College

7 ways to give back during the pandemic

From mask collections to virtual food drives to blood donations by appointment, there are plenty of ways to help
Uyen Pham, Staff Writer April 27, 2020
In the latest News You Can Use, staff writer Uyen Pham gives you a way to give back during the pandemic.
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