City College of San Francisco

City College of San Francisco stands to lose accreditation

Hana Baba — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:54:57 +0000

A decision is due today on the issue of whether City College of San Francisco will lose its accreditation. City College of San Francisco students, teachers, and staff launched a rally outside City Hall on Thursday to express their growing concerns with the college's administration and possible shutdown.

Queer studies department at CCSF braces for cutbacks

Hana Baba — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:24:01 +0000

The department of LGBTQ studies at City College of San Francisco, the first queer studies department in the U.S., founded in 1978, is facing consolidation. Professor Ardel Thomas heads the Department. KALW’s Hana Baba asked her what would happen if consolidation is carried out.

Click the audio player above to listen to the interview.

California commits to paying for education

Ali Budner — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:00:35 +0000

San Francisco’s Measure A passed yesterday, which means City College will get much needed funds. Prop 30 also passed, meaning Californians taxed themselves more than 6 billion dollars to help pay for public education.

Saving City College: Board of Trustees candidates public debate on October 12

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:31:04 +0000

City College of San Francisco is one of the city's most vital public institutions, serving 90,000 students at nine different campuses. But it's facing some tough times right now, with threats to its accreditation looming, and continuing cuts to its budget.

This November, four seats are open for election on the College's Board of Trustees, the body that may determine the fate of City College.

Elections 2012: San Francisco's Asian Americans and Prop A

Hana Baba — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:11:11 +0000

As part of our joint series with New America Media, every Tuesday until election day, Crosscurrents will be speaking with representatives from local ethnic media to hear about what’s important to their audiences this election season.