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Mira Costa College Board Appoints Bond Oversight Committee

... assures me that the Measure MM bond money will be utilized appropriately and prudently to enhance our facilities and improve the overall student experience. "The seven-member committee consists of a representative from a student group, business community, senior citizen organization, taxpayer association, college support organization, as well as two community members at-large.". Determined by the oversight committee, members will either serve a one or two-year term in order to ensure continuity. ICBOC members include. • Debbie Barnum: Representing the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, Barnum has 25-years of experience as an owner, consultant, and general contractor on major capital projects. • Raye E. Clendening: Serving as a member on the Mira Costa College Foundation Board, Clendening is a 35-year resident of the Oceanside community, a retired school administrator and a community college attendee. • Richard High: A retired publisher and resident of Oceanside, High ...

John A . Logan College Board Approves Measure To Sell Bonds

... that the sale of the bonds was done without affecting the tax levy. Because the school refinanced a previous bond sale made in 2007, the newly issued bonds will not impact the tax levy on local residents. The restructuring added four more years onto a 20 year payment plan. “If there’s ever a good way to borrow money, this is it,” JALC President Ron House said after the meeting. Trustee Glenn Poshard said the sale of the bonds illustrates the tough times in higher education as well as in the state of Illinois. He said they may not have to spend the money they borrow, but one thing is certain. “It’s got to be there,” Poshard said. House said while this will help the school get by for now, it does little to affect change on the real issue. “This does not solve any budget problems,” House said. Before Tuesday’s meeting, Brad Mc Cormick, vice president of business services and college facilities for JALC, said the measure will allow J. P. Morgan to sell the bonds to investors. The funds will go into the school’s restrictive working cash fund. Investors are to be paid back after five years. Mc Cormick said the money in the ...

Gordon Gates For Lincoln Land College Board

... and while there is no doubt there have been successes during his nearly two decades on the board, they haven’t been accomplished by him alone. Further, at a time when the college faces major challenges, he was not able to articulate a clear vision for how to navigate those rocky times going forward. Gates is in the race for the right reason. He said he has no political aspirations beyond this board: He is seeking this office because he wants to give back to the community and believes his passion for education and skills would be an asset for LLCC. As an attorney, many of Gates’ clients have been local businesses who have shared the constant battle they face to find qualified employees, providing him with unique insight into how the college can meet those needs. Gates has contagious enthusiasm for promoting LLCC to area students and their families, and teachers ...

Datc Changes Its Name, Approves Tuition Increase

... talks tuition increase, name change. Thursday , March 23, 2017 - 8:30 PM. ANNA BURLESON, Standard-Examiner Staff. KAYSVILLE — The Davis Applied Technology College   Board of Directors  approved a tuition increase of 5 cents per credit hour at its Thursday meeting. The increase of 2.4 percent would up tuition from the current rate of $2.05 per credit hour $2.10 per credit hour, effective fall 2018. The increase will go to the  Utah College of Applied Technology  board for final approval. Vice President of Administrative Services  Russ Galt said the college used to take a tiered approach to tuition and could ask for a separate, school-specific “Tier 2” tuition increase alongside “Tier 1” increases mandated by the UCAT system. Story continues under image. This year, each college within UCAT will just ask the system for their own tuition increases based on a school’s needs, Galt said. “We feel like it’s better to do incremental small increases than to have no increases for several years and then have huge increases,” he said. The approved tuition ...

College Board Plans To Increase Security On Admission Test

... College Board knew that some parts of the tests they gave overseas last year were not secure. Steve Syverson is an administrator at the University of Washington, Bothell. He formerly served on the National Association for College Admission Counseling. He told Reuters that the College Board will need to find a way to return to the time when test scores could be trusted. “The College Board does a lot of good things, but it will clearly be a major challenge for them to restore trust in the integrity of the test.”. I’m Jill Robbins. Dr. Jill Robbins wrote this story for Learning English based on reports from the Associated Press and Reuters. George Grow was the editor. recycle - v. to use (something) again. challenge - n. a difficult task or problem. content – n. something contained; the issues treated in a written work. anonymously – adj. of or related to an unnamed individual. score – n. result; the number of points that someone gets for correct answers. unwavering – adj. continuing in a strong way. commitment – n. an agreement or promise to do something. confront – v. to face something difficult. fake – adj. a worthless copy of something. scandal – n. damage to image; an ...

Rock Valley College Board Approves 15 Percent Tuition Increase

... increase, tuition and fees at RVC remain among the lower third of all community colleges in the state. The average is $140 per credit hour. The total increase for a full-time student taking 15 credits per semester will be $450 a year. The increase comes as the college works to close funding gaps created by the loss of millions of dollars in state revenue. The college also faces about $1 million in new wage and benefit costs, as well as increases to day-to-day operational expenses. It recently laid off 28 faculty and implemented a new labor contract with support staff after declaring an impasse in negotiations. Fall registration opens April 12. Student Trustee Nathanael Webber cast an advisory vote against the increase saying it would be a hardship for students. He asked that the board explore ways to lower other costs — such as textbook expenses. While he doesn't support a tuition increase, Devon Pettigen, an RVC student and president of Rock Valley College Activists, said the increase isn't the problem. "I think we should focus on why they have to increase ...

Temple College Board Approves Campus Carry Policy

... News. Temple College board approves campus carry policy BY JANICE GIBBS | TELEGRAM STAFF __link__. Posted on Mar 27, 2017. by Janice Gibbs. The Temple College Board of Trustees approved the college campus carry policy at its Monday meeting after holding a community forum earlier in the day and attended by a few staff members, instructors, trustees and administrators. In all, TC held at least four campus carry forums during the 2016 spring and fall semesters for students and staff. Subscription Required. An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its entirety. Have an online subscription. Choose an online service. __link__  or 254-778-4444 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Current print subscribers. Need an account? Create one now. k Amv=6?52 q 2 CC@?[ %r AC 6 D:56? E[ D 2:5 D 96 H 2? E 65 E 96 E 2 IA 2 J 6 CD H 9@ DFAA@CE %r H: E 9 E 96: C 5@=2 CD E@ 92 G 6 :? AFE @? E 96 A@=:4 J[ @C 2 E =62 DE 364@> 6 72> :=:2 C H: E 9 : E]k^Am. k Am$6?2 E 6 q:= ` 2=@HD 7@C 42 CCJ:?8 2 4@?462=65 92?58 F? @? %6 I 2 D 4@=686 42> AFD 6 D 2?5 H 2 D A 2 ...

Wadhwa, Harada Not Returning To Oakton College's Board Of Trustees

... He is not seeking reelection in the April 4, 2017 citing issues with hearing loss. Jody Wadhwa first joined the Oakton Community College board of trustees in 1987. He is not seeking reelection in the April 4, 2017 citing issues with hearing loss. (Oakton Community College). In addition to being a generous donor to Oakton's educational foundation, Smith said Wadhwa has been a mentor to many the college's students who are from India. "I can't tell you how many of our Indian students would refer to him as 'Uncle Jody,'" said Smith. Wadhwa came to the U. S. from his native India in 1956. Harada was elected to the board in 2011 and has served a single six-year stint. "I'm leaving for no particular reason other than I served out my term," Harada said. "I am honored and privileged to have served and I'll miss my fellow trustees.". Harada chaired the transition team that oversaw the succession in 2015 of former Oakton College President Margaret Lee to Smith. "I was very happy to serve in that capacity during the transition," Harada said. Smith reiterated that both of the out-going trustees would be missed. "Oakton Community College has always had ...

College Board Faces Tough Decisions Over State Cuts

... pool attended the March 9 meeting. (See related story on Page 19.). ■ Discontinuing the Continuing Education program’s personal enrichment component covering such items as swim, dance, arts and crafts, and martial arts, as well as eliminating the program’s registration technician position and part-time assistant position. ■ Closing the Jefferson College Arnold campus at noon on Fridays and all day Saturdays and eliminating the part-time enrollment services assistant position. ■ Closing the satellite Jefferson College Library at Arnold and reducing part-time regular staff. ■ Discontinuing other positons funded by grants in which the grants are soon to expire. ■ Discontinuing the college’s Electronics Technology Program and its Biomedical Electronics Program due to the expiration of grants and other factors. ■ Increasing student credit hour costs by $8 per credit hour. Students who live within Jefferson County currently pay $97 per credit hour. Tuition increases are more typically $2-$3 per credit hour. Board member Ron Scaggs asked Cummiskey how Jefferson College’s tuition will compare to other community colleges in the region if the ...

Thomas Allen, Candidate For Mchenry County College Board

... candidate for Mc Henry County College Board. Published: Monday, March 20, 2017 5:26 p.m. CDT. Thomas Allen, candidate for Mc Henry County College Board. Name: Thomas Allen. Office sought: Trustee Mc Henry County College. 1) What skills, qualities or experience do you possess that separate you from your opponents. I have had experience with MCC as a student, an adjunct fire service instructor for over two decades, and currently as a member of the Board of Directors for the Friends of Mc Henry County College Foundation Board. I believe all of these perspectives will allow me to serve the college with a more holistic view than that of my opponents. 2) What can Mc Henry County College do and what should it do to ease the property tax burden on homeowners. I don’t know that MCC can ease the property tax burden on homeowners, but MCC is trying to work within their tax levy and just reduced staff to stay within that framework. One of the best things the college can do is show the residents of the county what they’re getting for the tax dollars the college collects. No one likes to pay taxes but we all enjoy the ...