Stand with students
Join Student Rally
City College
Park Blvd & A St.
Sep 9, 1 pm
No Class Cuts
No Budget Cuts
City College President Message:
I regret to report that the state budget situation continues to deteriorate, and our district has been notified that new and significant budget cuts will be or are likely to be effected. Late last week, our district was notified by the State Chancellor's Office that cuts to categorical programs (Matriculation, EOPS, DSPS, CARE, CalWORKS, etc.) will be $3.6 million higher than earlier estimated. This brings the total 2009-2010 budget cut to categorical programs districtwide to a whopping $8.7 million, representing reductions of 28-56%. At this level, our ability to offer these critical student support programs is seriously in doubt. On top of this grim news, our district has been warned that additional mid-year budget cuts of at least $2.93 million are nearly certain. Enough!
I am pleased to report, however, that the Associated Student Government organizations of our three colleges and Continuing Education have planned a student protest rally for next Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. on the steps of our Educational Technology Center (B Building) to provide an effective venue in which student voices may be heard. I am also pleased that City College will be hosting this important media event.
Terrence J. Burgess, Ph.D.
President
San Diego City College
Join Student Rally
City College
Park Blvd & A St.
Sep 9, 1 pm
No Class Cuts
No Budget Cuts
City College President Message:
I regret to report that the state budget situation continues to deteriorate, and our district has been notified that new and significant budget cuts will be or are likely to be effected. Late last week, our district was notified by the State Chancellor's Office that cuts to categorical programs (Matriculation, EOPS, DSPS, CARE, CalWORKS, etc.) will be $3.6 million higher than earlier estimated. This brings the total 2009-2010 budget cut to categorical programs districtwide to a whopping $8.7 million, representing reductions of 28-56%. At this level, our ability to offer these critical student support programs is seriously in doubt. On top of this grim news, our district has been warned that additional mid-year budget cuts of at least $2.93 million are nearly certain. Enough!
I am pleased to report, however, that the Associated Student Government organizations of our three colleges and Continuing Education have planned a student protest rally for next Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. on the steps of our Educational Technology Center (B Building) to provide an effective venue in which student voices may be heard. I am also pleased that City College will be hosting this important media event.
Terrence J. Burgess, Ph.D.
President
San Diego City College
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