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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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VIDEO: Board of Supervisors passes no confidence vote against Nathan Fletcher

The vote is a move to put pressure on Fletcher to resign immediately

Jillian Fortner, Executive Producer, CTTV • April 14, 2023

The San Diego Board of Supervisors passed a vote of no confidence against Supervisor Nathan Fletcher at a special meeting this week.

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Mandatory switch for students to .edu email pushed back to summer

Technical issues force SDCCD to postpone shift of communications to student emails

Sean Monney, Multimedia Journalist • April 13, 2023

San Diego Community College District is planning a mandatory shift of communications to .edu emails, but the switch has been pushed back from March 27 to summer 2023.

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VIDEO: Rain still pommeling San Diego, SDCCD distributing student grants

Latest episode of Newscene also previews the Festival of New Plays

Ben Guadarrama, News Director, CTTV • March 15, 2023

It’s raining again in San Diego. Find out when sunny skies will return in our weather report. The San Diego Community College District is distributing a new grant among students. An annual play is returning to San Diego City College -- find out how to get your tickets.

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SDCCD receives $3.4 million in federal funding to benefit students (with video)

The funds will go to campus initiatives to provide resources for LGBTQ students, undocumented students and former foster youth

Jillian Fortner, Executive Producer, CTTV • March 7, 2023

The San Diego Community College District received a $3.4 million check at a Mesa College press conference on March 6.

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VIDEO: Rain totals inch closer to a potential record in San Diego

2023 rainfall nearly meets yearly average

Ben Guadarrama, CTTV Multimedia Journalist • March 2, 2023

Since San Diego's storm season began on Oct. 1, the county saw 9.57 in. of rain as of February 26, nearly hitting the 10-inch average the county regularly sees each year, according to the National Weather Service.

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