Earlier this week I had the opportunity to hold an open forum for students regarding our college budget. Like every community college in the state, we have begun the process of planning for painful cuts. I will admit that I was a bit nervous before the forum. I did not know what the mood of our students would be. My fears were unfounded. We had a wonderful forum which provided a venue for thoughtful questions, informed dialog, and some great ideas. Read the rest of this entry »
President's Blog
Archive for November, 2009
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Every community college, CSU, and UC are making painful cuts. It’s not fair. Our students did not create the economic mess that we are in. Yet, they are paying the price. I want to take off my “president’s hat” for this post and share some advice with students. I am writing from multiple perspectives: as a former community college student who transferred into an impacted major at a 4-year university; as a former CSM faculty member who also served as an academic advisor; finally, as the parent of a student who recently transferred from CSM to a 4-year university. Here is my advice: Read the rest of this entry »
