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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Educators consider the 1960s California Master Plan for Higher Education outdated and a limitation to equitable and accessible education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

Though San Diego Community College District and City College officials applauded the passage of AB-927, which expanded the ability of California community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees, they argued further changes to the structure of the state’s public higher education system are necessary.

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San Diego Symphony players treat City College to a virtual concert

World Cultures event showcases classical performances and a conversation with the musicians

Kathy Archibald, Multimedia Journalist • October 29, 2021

San Diego City College hosted a virtual concert on Oct. 27, treating viewers to an evening of San Diego Symphony performances from the comfort of their living rooms, including a peek behind the scenes.

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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

Current and former SDCCD officials praised the passage of AB-927, which expands and makes permanent the current pilot program that allows community colleges to develop baccalaureate programs.

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VIDEO: Pear oatmeal a delicious, healthy #CityCookingChallenge treat

Hunger Action Day is held twice a month at San Diego City College

Susana Serrano, Multimedia Journalist • October 19, 2021

In this week's #CityCookingChallenge, Susana Serrano mixed items from the food drive and her own kitchen to make a delicious and healthy pear oatmeal.

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San Diego City College celebrates $5 million HSI grant

City College is among the 33 California Hispanic-serving institution designated by the U.S. Department of Education.

Aldo Ramirez, Multimedia Journalist • October 12, 2021

To celebrate Hispanic, Latinx, Chicanx and Indigenous Heritage Month, San Diego City College organized “Café con Colegas” on Oct. 7, an event sponsored by the School of Mathematics, Sciences, and Nursing Education with the purpose to connect with students and inform more about City College as an HSI.

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Staff expresses relief, further frustration at SDCCD Board of Trustees meeting

The return-to-campus timeline has been delayed, but some student services staff want same choices as instructional staff

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • September 15, 2021

Public comments from student staff at the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 9 expressed gratitude for the district’s decision to delay their return-to-campus timeline, but also requested more be done.

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Will City College students vote in the recall election?

City students share their experiences and thoughts on the upcoming election

Kathy Archibald, Multimedia Journalist • September 13, 2021

If Newsom cannot convince more than 50% of the electorate to vote no in the recall election, the top vote-getter in the second half of the ballot will become governor.

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San Diego Democratic, Republican party heads weigh in on Tuesday’s recall election

The heads of the San Diego Democratic and Republican parties share why they oppose or support California’s recall vote

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • September 13, 2021

Representatives from the Democratic and Republican parties of San Diego County disagree on a myriad of issues and how to solve them. But neither has endorsed a candidate on the second question on the ballot — who should succeed Newsom as governor if he is recalled.

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San Diego City College sports return to action

Knights fall in men's soccer and volleyball, win in cross country

Will Mauriz, Sports Editor • September 9, 2021

Student-athletes are finally able to showcase their skills to an audience after an extended shutdown.

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8 ways to get to City College for free this month

The region is celebrating the release of PRONTO with free rides on regional public transit

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • September 9, 2021

City officials are offering free rides on public transit through the month of September in celebration of the launch of the region’s new fare processing system, PRONTO.

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City College science students, faculty face realities of returning to campus

Lab classes are among those returning to campus for the fall 2021 semester

Christopher Tapanes, Multimedia Journalist • September 8, 2021

While the majority of students and faculty at City College’s science building agreed that in-person lab classes are essential to the learning process, others are having reservations about being back on campus.

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PODCAST: City Times Sound team reflects on remote production

Student leaders in the program discuss the difficulty of being online

Assad Khalilzadeh, Program Director • June 8, 2021

With San Diego City College still closed for in-person classes, the first news radio class since the start of the pandemic recently wrapped up remote production at the end of the spring 2020 semester.

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