City Times

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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Fall convocation brings change to campus

Words of hope, resilience and resources come from the leaders of San Diego City College

Kathryn Gray and Will Mauriz • August 24, 2021

San Diego City College President Ricky Shabazz highlighted successes and challenges from the past academic year and laid out a plan for the future at the fall 2021 San Diego City College Convocation.

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SDCCD overhauls English remedial course structure

Reform anticipates state law accelerating the path to transfer-level courses

Monica de la Cruz, Managing Editor • May 23, 2018

May 23, 2018 It’s been 26 years since a lawsuit against the California Community College System forced the state’s two-year colleges to agree to stop over-relying on standardized tests in student...

Student leaders engage — General Assembly convenes to suggest legislation

Kaily Sanders • May 22, 2014

Nine Associated Students Government (ASG) representatives traveled to Los Angeles on May 2 to attend the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) General Assembly to advocate for students’...