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University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)

May 3, 2023

Admissions contact: Katy Sabala, Outreach Operations Specialist Phone: (619) 481-0370 or (619) 550-1537 Email: [email protected] Website: umgc.edu/locations/san-diego-off-base What students...

Grand Canyon University (GCU)

May 3, 2023

Admissions contact: Keisha Murphy, University Development Counselor Phone: (605) 513-4607 Email: [email protected] Website: gcu.edu/counselor/Keisha.Murphy What students should know:...

Missed your chance? City Times Media brings the Spring Transfer Fair to you

University reps from 12 schools share their advice for transfer students

Marco Guajardo, Multimedia Journalist • May 3, 2023

For students who missed their chance to network with visiting universities at the Spring Transfer Fair on April 25, City Times Media did the legwork of acquiring the main message from each of the 14 school representatives.

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Recruiters, admission specialists visit City College for Spring Transfer Fair

City students meet university representatives for insights on transfer requirements

Marco Guajardo, Multimedia Journalist • May 2, 2023

Recruiters and admissions specialists from 14 universities welcomed transfer-minded City College students to the Spring Transfer Fair on April 25 at the San Diego City College A Terrace Plaza.

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Award-winning graphic design program at City College offers students path to career

Awards for student work are changing the perception of a community college graphic design program

Sean Monney, Multimedia Journalist • April 11, 2023

The work of students and professors in the City College graphic design program has not only earned the program international recognition but also built impressive portfolios that pave career paths for students.

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RADIO: Stress-free holiday commutes, college application deadlines coming on NRW

Listen to the latest student-produced radio news show

Eliza Barranco, Multimedia Journalist • November 22, 2022

In this week's edition, host Eliza Barranco gives tips for a stress-free commute if you’re traveling for the holiday.

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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

The Knowledge Industry is a podcast about the changing nature of education in California. Season one focuses on the potentially dramatic effect AB-927, a law that opens the doors to more bachelor’s degrees at the state’s community colleges could have on higher education.

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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

Even with out-of-state tuition being considerably higher, students cross state lines in search of an affordable cyber education.

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Student ‘bots’ detected at City College

Fake students are enrolling in online classes at City, potentially taking spots from real students

Kathy Archibald, Multimedia Journalist • February 11, 2022

Fake students popped up throughout California community colleges this past year, and San Diego City College is no exception.

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RADIO: San Diego Promise offers funding for two years of community college

The deadline for priority registration and admission is June 11

Candise Berry, Multimedia Journalist • April 26, 2021

San Diego Community College District is now offering its tuition-free San Diego Promise for future students in the fall.

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Remote learning will continue in fall at City, SDCCD

Fall 2020 classes will be “primarily” online, with plans to have some labs hybrid

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, Managing Editor • May 5, 2020

The San Diego Community College District announced that the fall 2020 semester will be taken “primarily” online, according to a letter by Chancellor Constance Carroll.

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District’s Dowd named to state funding oversight committee

San Diego Community College executive appointed to the Student Centered Funding Formula oversight committee.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • February 5, 2019

A 12-member oversight committee has been assembled by California legislators to oversee and report back to state officials on the Student Centered Funding Formula. One of the members chosen to the committee is Dr. Bonnie Dowd, San Diego Community College District executive vice-chancellor of business and technology services.

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