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Budget cuts Archive
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California higher education enduring more budget cuts in 2012
Posted on January 17, 2012 | No CommentsShortly after the new year began, Gov. Jerry Brown proposed a $92.5 billion state budget for 2012-13. With that budget comes more cuts to higher education, but if voters do... -
CSU approves 9% tuition increase; protesters voice their anger
Posted on November 16, 2011 | No CommentsThe Associated Press reported that today’s California State University Board of Trustees meeting in Long Beach most prominently featured a private 9-6 vote in favor of increasing the base tuition... -
Physical education budget gets cut back
Posted on November 15, 2011 | No CommentsWith state funding for Mt. SAC decreasing, the physical education and kinesiology department is taking a huge loss in class offerings and hours of operation, affecting students and staff. “We... -
Delays in financial aid cause problems for students
Posted on September 23, 2011 | No CommentsMost students are eager for that finacial aid check to be mailed to them before school starts. The money is needed for books, supplies, and other necessities. Students who turn... -
Students struggle as more classes are cut
Posted on September 23, 2011 | No CommentsMt. SAC is currently undergoing budget cuts that have resulted in reduced classes. According to enrollment records collected by the Natural Sciences Division, as of September 9, 84,379 students have... -
Budget cuts cause unwanted changes
State community colleges make drastic adjustments in response to decreased funding
Posted on September 23, 2011 | No CommentsThe state budget crisis has left Mt. SAC with the task of keeping its promise of excellence to students while making cuts to sustain the school through the recession. “This... -
President faces difficult times ahead, challenges
Posted on September 23, 2011 | No CommentsDr. William Scroggins took office as the new president of Mt. SAC on July 1. Scroggins, the former president of College of the Sequoias, replaced Dr. John Nixon who retired.... -
Measure RR projects delayed until 2017
Economic downturn halts new construction
Posted on September 23, 2011 | No CommentsMeasure RR, approved by voters in 2008, allowed Mt. SAC to approve $353 million in new construction projects. Due to issues with the method of funding stemming from the economic... -
Budget Cuts on campus
Posted on October 12, 2010 | No CommentsBudget cuts. Nobody likes those words; especially students that are trying to transfer to a four-year university or graduate with their desired degree and start their career.
