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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Educators consider the 1960s California Master Plan for Higher Education outdated and a limitation to equitable and accessible education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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Email from City College officials mistakenly disclosed sensitive information of nearly a thousand students

The City College office of a state-funded program meant to support disadvantaged students inadvertently emailed a spreadsheet detailing sensitive information from 871 City students

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • November 4, 2021

City College’s Extended Opportunity Programs & Services office sent an email on Oct. 26 about transfer opportunities that mistakenly contained a spreadsheet with sensitive student information.

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City College students promote awareness of mental health, fight stigma

Active Minds volunteers share details about upcoming programming and current resources available to students

Kathryn Gray, Managing Editor • October 26, 2021

Through interactive events, guest speakers, social media and other resources, the student chapter of Active Minds at City works tirelessly to fight stigma about and open lines of communication around mental health.

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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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A new chancellor for SDCCD faces unprecedented issues

New problems arise during the return to campus for a new leader

Marlena Harvey, Editor-In-Chief • October 20, 2021

For the San Diego Community College District, a new school year after a global pandemic meant more than just reopening campuses. After being chancellor of the SDCCD for 17 years, Constance Carroll retired and Carlos Turner Cortez was chosen to replace her.

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VIDEO: Live theater returns to City College

City drama re-imagines Shakespeare with live performances of Macbeth and Twelfth Night at the Saville Theatre

Kathryn Gray, Managing Editor • October 18, 2021

After performing solely to virtual audiences for the past year and a half, the San Diego City College drama department is eager to delight theater patrons with in-person performances of Macbeth and Twelfth Night at the Saville Theatre.

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Community college bachelor’s degrees now a reality

Governor Newsom signed new bill championed by former SDCCD chancellor

Jakob McWhinney and Philip Salata • October 7, 2021

AB 927 expands the state pilot program that allowed community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in fields not offered by the University of California, or California State University.

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California Community Colleges prepare undocumented students for status changes

Webinar covering Temporary Protective Status updates offered in association with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center

Aldo Ramirez, Multimedia Journalist • October 1, 2021

The California Community Colleges, in collaboration with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center and the California State University Chancellor’s Office, presented a webinar via Zoom addressing updates on Temporary Protected Status on Sept. 28.

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Virtual exhibit brings struggles with suicide to light

Through personal accounts, the exhibit illustrates that each person's mental health struggles are unique

Kathryn Gray, Managing Editor • September 30, 2021

For National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, San Diego City College Student Health and mental health education organization Active Minds presented Behind the Backpacks, which shared stories of those impacted by suicide and resources for suicide prevention.

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Knights soccer team dominate second half to earn the win

City’s women soccer shut-out Grossmont college

Will Mauriz, Multimedia Journalist • September 29, 2021

The San Diego City College women’s soccer team took the field for its pregame warm-up on Sept. 28 clapping in rhythm, flashing smiles and laughing excitedly.

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Reactions continue after AFT resolution in support of Palestinians

Critics say the resolution is antisemitic, while supporters argue criticism of Israeli policies is warranted

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • September 28, 2021

Reactions continue after the union that represents the teachers of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca and San Diego Community College districts approved a resolution in support of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank earlier this month.

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RECAP: City College sports back in action

Knights settle in for fall season

Will Mauriz, Multimedia Journalist • September 23, 2021

Harry West Gymnasium may seem locked up from outside, but behind closed doors San Diego City College’s sports teams are getting back into their routines.

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