Thu, 17 May 2012 01:41:36 -0700

Local Community Colleges Facing More Cuts KGTV San Diego SAN MARCOS, Calif. -- Community colleges across California have already taken a hit of almost $1 billion in the last four years and now, they face more cuts. Cody Dean is about to complete his second year at Palomar Community College. Ballot proposal crucial to college fundingPCC Courier Community colleges campaign for Gov's tax initiativefox5sandiego.com Fee hikes this summerDiablo Valley College Inquirer all 6 news articles »

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:44:52 -0700

Garcia making a name for himself in track and field at MJC Ceres Courier The Modesto Junior College sophomore was a repeat winner in the 10000 meters at the Northern California Community College Championships on May 4 at the College of San Mateo. "I'm glad I was able to defend my title," said Garcia, a 2010 Ceres High ...

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:18:01 -0700

Bakersfield Now

Abandon ship: California's education system can't help students Coast Report Starting with our state's sub-par K-12 education system, many students realize they are in for a struggle but moreso when students enter the community college system they begin to realize just how broken our system is. Students in the community college ... Fewer California high school graduates are enrolling in UC, CSU, survey saysDaily Bruin REGION: State's money woes cause college enrollment declinePress-Enterprise Analyst: Getting to CSU Not So EasyKMJ Now Bakersfield Now -SCVNEWS.com -Stockton Record all 18 news articles »

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:41:40 -0700

Microsoft Trumps Google In LA Cloud Deal InformationWeek 250000 students and faculty at Los Angeles community colleges will move to Microsoft Live@edu online communication and collaboration services after school system rejects Google Apps. By Paul McDougall InformationWeek In a deal that shows how Microsoft ... and more »

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:47:52 -0700

State should pass AB 2250 for student veterans' education Daily Bruin Assembly Bill 2250 would give one year of in-state tuition to all honorably discharged veterans as they establish residency in California following at least 36 months of service. It would subsidize the cost of California community colleges, California ...

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:14:22 -0700

Los Angeles Times

Community colleges concerned about California budget TheReporter.com By Sarah Rohrs/ Times-Herald, Vallejo Dwindling revenues are taking a toll on California's community colleges, and state leaders are worried that greater losses could occur under the governor's new budget plan if new money isn't found. Gov. Tax and SpendInside Higher Ed Solano County reacts to Brown's new budget planVallejo Times-Herald Locals react to Gov. Jerry Brown's nearly $16B budget deficitContra Costa Times BusinessWeek -Reuters -Los Angeles Times all 1,614 news articles »

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:57:02 -0700

What a $16B state deficit means for SMC The Corsair Any hope for a respite to the continuing cash drought at California's community colleges was dashed last week when Governor Jerry Brown released a May budget revision that paints the state's fiscal condition in a dismal $16 billion dollar deficit.

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:37:41 -0700

Insight: Community College Cuts / Fort Ord Monument / Age Of Champions ... Capital Public Radio News California's Community Colleges will lose the more than the UC and CSU systems from state funding cuts; A new national monument in Monterey; A documentary about senior Olympians; An in-depth look at California's stark budget projections.

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:07:25 -0700

Community college students convene to unite against cuts, state legislation San Francisco Bay Guardian Students and staff from community colleges throughout California gathered at the City College of San Francisco (CCSF) Mission campus May 12 to discuss legislation, particularly the Student Success Act, that organizers feel threatens community college ...

Mon, 07 May 2012 07:00:57 -0700

89.3 KPCC (blog)

California community colleges look to save money by banning repeat classes Sacramento Bee There are few subject areas at community colleges where students can repeat classes, but many do so with arts and physical education courses under the mantra that practice makes perfect. The California Community Colleges Board of Governors will take ... California Community Colleges wants your thoughts on possible new course policy89.3 KPCC (blog) Chancellor tees off on costsStockton Record all 5 news articles »