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Application deadline for City College EOPS extended to Sept. 15

CARE, NextUp program applications also accepted, open year-round

Ren Charifa, Multimedia Journalist • September 14, 2023

To be eligible, students must be a California resident, taking 12 or more units with at least 6 at City College. Other requirements include qualifying for Board of Governors Fee Waivers, having completed less than 70 units, and being classified as educationally disadvantaged.

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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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Rite of Passage ceremony celebrates the excellence of Black graduates

Black students gather to recognize their achievements in the face of adversity

Luke Bradbury, Multimedia Journalist • May 23, 2023

City College held the Rite of Passage Celebration, a ceremony celebrating the accomplishments of graduating Black students across the San Diego Community College District.

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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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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

Members of the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees reaffirmed their commitment to supporting baccalaureate programs at community colleges after recent opposition from the California State University system at a recent meeting held in Mission Valley.

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Acting chancellor shares SDCCD priorities in new role

Transition, budget, student housing and enrollment among topics to be discussed at district board meeting on May 11

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • May 11, 2023

Greg Smith, vice chancellor of people, culture and technology services since October 2020, will lead the district as acting chancellor filling the role of Carlos Cortez until a new chancellor is hired. After taking a period of emergency family leave to care for his parents, Cortez resigned effective May 1, according to a press release from the district.

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City Times Media’s CTTV nominated for two student Emmy Awards

Executive Producer Jillian Fortner and Newscene team up for top honors

Sean Monney, Multimedia Journalist • May 8, 2023

Student work from CTTV was nominated for two regional student awards at this year’s National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Pacific Southwest Chapter Emmys, announced on May 5.

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City College alumnus becomes voice of education issues in San Diego

Jakob McWhinney’s reporting on education draws influence from his own educational journey

Sean Monney, Multimedia Journalist • May 8, 2023

Jakob McWhinney was finishing his 5-month internship at the online news organization Voice of San Diego when it posted a job opening for the education reporter position.

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BREAKING: SDCCD Chancellor Carlos Cortez resigns to care for parents

Vice Chancellor Greg Smith to serve as acting chancellor until permanent candidate found

Kathryn Gray, Editor-in-Chief • May 1, 2023

After taking a period of emergency family leave to care for his parents, Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District Carlos Cortez resigned effective immediately, according to a May 1 press release from the district.

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City College nursing program ranked as one of the best in the country

Nursing finished No. 3 in the country in latest rncareers.com ranking

Joel Nevarez, Sports Editor • April 26, 2023

The San Diego City College nursing program is now one of the best in the country. City College Is listed as No. 3 in the nation with a state ranking of 2, according to the latest rncareers.org rankings.

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Interim state chancellor leads final student press conference of tenure

Interim California Community College Chancellor Daisy Gonzales shared resources, answered questions

Sean Monney, Multimedia Journalist • April 25, 2023

Interim California Community College Chancellor Daisy Gonzales led her final student media press conference, centering around the selection of the new chancellor and the topics of student enrollment and success.

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