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SBCC Responds to Improper Governance Charge
The SBCC trustees unanimously approved a special report responding to concerns of improper governance — especially by the board — raised by the school's accreditor last March. Read story.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
City College Prez 'Guardedly Optimistic' About Future
Santa Barbara City College is boasting a balanced budget and with the passage of Proposition 30 and 39 tax hikes, President Lori Gaskin said she is “guardedly optimistic” about the future. Read story.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
SBCC to Issue Second Series of Bonds
Santa Barbara City College is preparing to issue a second series of voter-approved Measure V bonds. Read story.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Adult Ed Gets a Head
Andrew Harper was appointed executive director of SBCC's new Center for Lifelong Learning. Read story.
Friday, February 15, 2013
THRIVE Goes Live
Nonprofit collaborative seeks community partners to close student achievement gap. Read story.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Graduation Giddyup
Governor aims to expedite time to degree. Read story.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Hope Springs at City College
Early budget projections offer reasons for optimism. Read story.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
UCSB Breaks Application Number Record
76,026 prospective students apply for fall 2013, a 14 percent increase from last year. Read story.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Oscar Going to UCSB Prof for Special Effects Work
Theodore Kim's smoke and fire program featured in Super 8 and Transformers. Read story.
Monday, January 14, 2013
School Bonds Under the Microscope
Auditor-Controller releases survey findings. Read story.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Movers and Shakers
School board talks student transfers and a new career academy. Read story.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Sports Highlights: Jan. 9-15
Volleyball, women's hoops at UCSB. Westmont hosts Alex Moore benefit. Read story.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Community College Crackerjack
How Peter Macdougall set the bar for timely graduation. Read story.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Juan Crow Lands in S.B.?
Lawsuit alleges discrimination at Roosevelt Elementary School. Read story.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Hoop Dreams
Sweets Underwood and Jasmine Ware find success and friendship on UCSB’s Women’s basketball team. Read story.
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