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City College Approves New President's Contract
SBCC’s new president has officially been hired as the school's board last Thursday approved a three-year contract for Lori Gaskin, who comes from West Valley College in Saratoga, California. Read story.
Hug Me, I’m a President
Lori Gaskin Will Be City College’s New Leader
Lori Gaskin will be City College’s new leader. Read story.
Sports Update: May 2-10
SBCC wins in 16 innings. Westmont upsets Azusa Pacific. Read story.
School's NOT Out for Summer
City College President Withdraws Idea of Canceling Summer Session Classes
City college president withdraws idea of canceling summer session classes. Read story.
City College on Warning
Despite Sanctions, School Looks to Future
Despite sanctions, school looks to future. Read story.
Budget Cuts Shrink SBCC Enrollment
Due to chronic statewide budget cuts dating back to 2008, Santa Barbara City College was forced to drop 348 individual classes. Read story.
SBCC Trustees Chided
Accrediting Commission Issues Critical Letter
Accrediting Commission issues critical letter. Read story.
Accrediting Commission Adjudicates SBCC
But College Will Not Reveal Findings
But the college will not reveal the findings. Read story.
New Voter Districts for SBCC Trustee Elections
The SBCC Board of Trustees has approved new voter districts for future trustee elections. Read story.
SBCC Makes Top 10 in National Awards Ceremony
Santa Barbara City College's acting president, Dr. Jack Friedlander, traveled to Washington, D.C., this week for the Aspen Institute's long-awaited College Excellence awards ceremony. Read story.
Donation Lets SBCC Library Expand Services, Hours
A $43,000 donation from the Luria Foundation has enabled the SBCC library to expand its hours and hire a resources specialist. Read story.
SBCC Student Entrepreneurs Vie for Seed Capital
On 12/2 student entrepreneurs at SBCC will get the chance to pitch their ideas to a panel of investors who will award one winning venture $1,000 in seed capital. Read story.
State Accrediting Commission Visits City College
A three-person team from the state’s Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges traveled to Santa Barbara City College earlier this month as part of a follow-up visit in the wake of allegations levied against the school this past summer concerning the behavior of SBCC’s Board of Trustees. Read story.
SBCC Student Sues School Over Hot Coffee
A Santa Barbara City College student is able to move ahead with a lawsuit that includes an allegation against her school. Read story.
SBCC Forms Continuing Education Task Force
Acting Santa Barbara City College President Jack Friedlander recently announced the formation of a stakeholder task force charged with ensuring the ongoing success of the school's Continuing Education program. Read story.
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