THE KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY
A team of student journalists from San Diego City College spent the spring 2022 semester reporting on AB-927, a law that allows community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees, and its impact both at San Diego City College and beyond as part of the Democracy and the Informed Citizen Emerging Journalist Fellowship program. The fellows selected were Philip Salata, Jakob McWhinney, Kathy Archibald and Susana Serrano.
To view the project in its entirety, click here.
![Program Director of Cyber Defense and Analysis David Kennemer, left, and Instructional Lab Technician Terrell McClain, right, set up virtual machines outside of a classroom, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. Photo by Eve McNally/City Times Media](https://sdcitytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BACHUPDATE_EM_01-1200x906.jpg)
Much-anticipated bachelor’s degree at City College is here. Applications open now.
City College opens applications for first bachelor’s degree in cyber defense and analysis the same month that Miramar College and Mesa College secure approval to offer new bachelor’s programs
Eve McNally, Multimedia Journalist
• October 26, 2023
Read Story
![Student Trustees recieve awards](https://sdcitytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CT-COVER-TEMPLATE-4-900x505.jpg)
SDCCD trustees reaffirm commitment to community college bachelor’s degrees
Interim Chancellor Greg Smith’s first trustees meeting demonstrates solidarity amid opposition from CSUs
Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Reporter
• May 16, 2023
Read Story
![Professor David Kennemer (left), who spearheaded the cybersecurity bachelors proposal, receives an award from City College President Ricky Shabazz at the 2023 Convocation. San Diego City College Flickr photo](https://sdcitytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CTM-CYBER-900x505.png)
City College set to offer bachelor’s in Cyber Defense and Analysis
New four-year degrees will begin in the fall 2024 semester
Susana Serrano, Managing Editor
• February 9, 2023
Read Story
![The Knowledge Industry](https://sdcitytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/knowledge_industry_podcast-900x600.png)
City Times Media drops podcast about California higher education
New law opens the door for more bachelor’s degrees to community colleges
Jakob McWhinney and Philip Salata
• June 21, 2022
Read Story
![Nhi Tat works on graphic design project](https://sdcitytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/03162022_BACCAGRAPHIC_PS_001-900x505.jpg)
City College’s graphic design program sets sights on bachelor’s degree (with video)
Professor Sean Bacon considers the program a way to provide a usually costly education at an accessible price
Jakob McWhinney and Philip Salata
• March 17, 2022
Read Story
![Lock on circuit board](https://sdcitytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NEW-CTM-Featured-Image-Template-900x600.jpg)
City College submits proposal for bachelor’s in Cyber Defense and Analysis
While AB-927 allows for fifteen proposed bachelor’s degrees to be approved per submission period, only ten proposals were submitted statewide
Jakob McWhinney and Philip Salata
• March 1, 2022
Read Story
![Two students relax under a tree in City Colleges Curran Plaza](https://sdcitytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/BACCA3-900x506.jpeg)
SDCCD officials: Further changes to CA higher education needed
Educators consider the 1960s California Master Plan for Higher Education outdated and a limitation to equitable and accessible education
Jakob McWhinney and Philip Salata
• November 5, 2021
Read Story
![Prospective students speak to a City College outreach representative.](https://sdcitytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BACCA02-900x600.jpg)
SDCCD officials praise new law, discuss potential candidates for bachelor’s degree expansion
Mesa president hopes her college’s experience can be a roadmap for other SDCCD schools
Jakob McWhinney and Philip Salata
• October 21, 2021
Read Story
![Mesa College bachelors graduates](https://sdcitytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mesabachelors1-900x473.jpeg)
Community college bachelor’s degrees now a reality
Governor Newsom signed new bill championed by former SDCCD chancellor
Jakob McWhinney and Philip Salata
• October 7, 2021
Read Story
Support Us
Your donation will support the student journalists of San Diego City College. Learn more at sdcitytimes.com/donate.
Subscribe to our e-newsletter
@SDCityTimes on Twitter