Financial aid awards rise in numbers, Pell Grant qualifications change
Alex Mosqueda, Connection Staff
September 22, 2012
With the start of a new semester many Cosumnes River College students make the inevitable trip to the financial aid office. “We have actually awarded more students this year to date than the same time last year,” said Financial Aid Supervisor Alice Kwong via email. As of July 1, 2012, new qualifications... Read more »
Los Rios Chancellor meets with CRC students to discuss Santa Monica College proposal
Alex Mosqueda, Connection Staff
April 18, 2012
As the recent problems concerning tuition increases and budget cuts continue to grow in community colleges, Santa Monica College decided to meet the situation by proposing a two-tier tuition plan that would charge more for required graduation classes and give priority enrollment spots to students who... Read more »
California community colleges chancellor announces retirement
Alex Mosqueda, Connection Staff
March 14, 2012
After a 58-year career in higher education and public service, California Community Colleges Chancellor Jack Scott announced on March 6 that he will be retiring from his position on Sept. 1. “I have greatly enjoyed my work since becoming chancellor on January 1, 2009,” said Scott in a statement sent... Read more »
Chancellor bids fond farewell
Alex Mosqueda, Connection Staff
February 8, 2012
After serving the Los Rios Community College District for more than a decade, Chancellor Brice Harris announced on Jan. 12 his plans for retirement at the end of August. “Dr. Harris’ retirement will be a great loss to the Los Rios Community College District,” said Markus Geissler, professor of... Read more »
Women’s soccer player devoted to sport on and off the field
Alex Mosqueda, Connection staff
December 5, 2011
Katie Ulan is a 23-year old freshman forward for the Cosumnes River College women’s soccer team. Despite losing in the playoffs, Ulan still maintains a positive outlook for next season. “Unfortunately, we ended earlier than we would have liked to, but our season was definitely a memorable... Read more »
Campus makes room for upcoming projects
Alex Mosqueda, Connection Staff
November 16, 2011
Parking lots around the Cosumnes River College campus have been closed due to construction projects, including a joint project between the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento Regional Transit. Don Wallace, Vice President of Administrative Services, explains 400 parking spots have been... Read more »
Professor brings global insight to campus
Alex Mosqueda, Connection Staff
November 16, 2011
Professor Elizabeth Huffman is the most recent addition to Cosumnes River College’s political science department, teaching Political Theory and International Political Economics. In addition, beginning fall 2012, she will be teaching a class on Central Asia Global Studies. Although she has been teaching... Read more »
Additional tuition increases delayed until summer
Alex Mosqueda, Connection Staff
October 19, 2011
After the recent decision in favor for a mid-year tuition increase for community college students, the California Legislature has chosen to delay the fee increase until summer 2012. The California Community College Chancellor’s Office issued a media statement of CCC Chancellor, Jack Scott, praising... Read more »
Students divided over the DREAM act
Alex Mosqueda, Connection Staff
October 19, 2011
The California DREAM Act bill was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, making undocumented immigrants eligible for state-funded financial aid when attending California universities. By signing the bill, Brown enabled undocumented immigrants to receive fee waivers in the community college system. “Going to college... Read more »
