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February, 2009
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City Corner Newsletter
Wishing all the LACC Family
Happy
New Year
and Happy Spring Semester!
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Holiday Staff Party |
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LACCD Trustee Sylvia Scott-Hayes, LACCD Chancellor Dr. Mark
Drummond, and LACC President Dr. Jamillah Moore enjoyed the
festivities at our staff Holiday Party!
Our thanks to City's
holiday party committee
for throwing a
sensational celebration!
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Students TAP into MTA Savings - Only $15 for Spring 2009! |
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Mayor Applauds MTA - LACCD Partnership Offering $15 Semester Pass to
Spring Students with 12 or More Units
Mayor Villaraigosa was on campus January 16th to launch the
TAP program, and Cubby welcomed Student Trustee Rose Bustos and
District Board Member Mona Field to the news conference
festivities.
All District students can now get a six-month Metro Transit
Pass for only $15 when they register for 12 units or more in the
Spring Semester. The bus pass, called I-TAP for Institutional
Transit Access Pass, is active through June 30, 2009 and is good
on all Metro Buses (including zone travel), Metro Rapid and Metro
Rail. (Metrolink
trains or DASH/LADOT buses are not included in this promotion.)
The pass is valid 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
students can even commute to work. To ride Metro, students will
need to show the I-TAP pass and carry a valid Student ID card.
Full time students--those who are enrolled in 12
units or more--can obtain the pass for $15 in the LACC Business
Office by bringing proof of enrollment for Spring 2009 and a
current LACC ID card.
The I-TAP reduces parking demand, allowing more students more
access to campus and makes college more affordable by reducing
auto and gas costs.
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Dr. Drummond's LACC Open Forum |
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LACCD Chancellor Explains California's Budget Monster |
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Dr.
Marshall E. Drummond, LACCD Chancellor, brought along some District
administrators to answer questions at the semi-annual Open Forum.
From left are the Chancellor; John Clerx, Vice Chancellor of
Instructional and Student Support Services; Gary Colombo, Vice
Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness; and Dr. Adriana Barrera,
Deputy Chancellor. Marvin Martinez, Vice Chancellor of Economic and
Workforce Development and David Beaulieu, District Academic Senate
president, were also present. |
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The budget shortfall in California is simply a house of cards that
has finally collapsed, according to Chancellor Drummond, who spoke
at an Open Forum at LACC on December 9th.
"I'm suprised it took so long," he said. "The politicians
in Sacramento have been irresponsible, planning phony budgets for
years."
The Chancellor's overall message was that student success is still
important, even in light of the budget. Other highlights:
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Money is coming
down the pipeline in the form of a Federal Stimulus package for
workforce development.
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The change to
Delta Dental in the employee benefits package is a good one,
promising better customer service and a cost savings.
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It's important
the campus work hard toward accreditation in 2009.
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Money from the
recently passed Measure J will help modernization efforts throughout
the district.
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We need to
recruit students agressively and students should be encouraged to
apply for financial aid. If they receive Board of Governors Fee
Waivers, they will not be affected by the proposed fee hikes in 2009
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Highschoolers Enjoy Their Day at City! |
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Latino 96.3 DJ, Raq-C (center with sunglasses) blends into the crowd
of high school visitors during the December 3rd "Day at City." The
radio station ran a one week comprehensive campaign pushing the
Winter Session and will have a second van appearance later in the
New Year. |
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And the Winners Are.... |
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Congratulations Constitution Day Essay Winners!
Final 500-word student essays on "Why My Vote Counts" were due
on election day, November 4th and the winners are:
1st Place:
Shawnte Sanders, who wrote about the Civil Rights Movement, freedom
schools and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. "I
assert," she concluded, "my vote counts because it is a legitimate
action of my political contribution in reinforcing the legacy of
progress in the African American race."
Congratulations to all the winners! 2nd Place: Melissa
Vera,
3rd Place: Christine Refueroza, and Honorable Mentions:
Antoya White & Sheeva Roth.
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And a Film Festival Favorite!
Congratulations to Cinema/TV faculty member Michele Gendelman, who
co-wrote "Returning Champion," a screenplay comedy that was a
semifinalist at the 2008 Austin Film Festival!
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New Student Lounge Now Open! |
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After three years I am happy to say the ASO and Foundation of LA
City College have successfully completed the process for a
coffee/tea house student lounge. In a unanimous vote the LACCD
Board of Trustees approved the project. I would like to thank the
Chancellor; the LACCD Board of Trustees; Associated Students of LA
City College; the Executive Director of the Foundation, Mr. David
Ambroz; the entire LACC Foundation Board; First Class Vending;
Harris & Associates; Mr. Willie Richmond; Mr. Bruce Baron; Mr. Earic
Peters; and the LACCD District office staff for all of the hard work
in putting this project together for the students and staff of LA
City College. Congratulations, this is a great day for City
College!!!
-- Dr. Moore |
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Student
Lounge Hours:
Mon. - Thurs. 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Fri. 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Ambassadors at Your Service! |
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Introducing our LACC Ambassadors! |
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The LACC ambassador program provides a leadership opportunity for
college students to promote the campus. As Ambassadors, students
develop leadership qualities, enhance interpersonal skills, network
with faculty, staff and administration, interact with other
students, and improve communication and public speaking skills.
Ambassadors help to develop, implement, and promote student
life functions such as welcome days, Denim Day, community service
and other events.
Ambassadors also serve as a student representatives along
with Associated Students Organization to welcome and host honored
guests and distinguished members of the college community.
Additionally, ambassadors take great pride in Los Angeles City
College and work together to create a dedicated, diverse and
energetic organization. For more info, contact Earic Peters. |
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In Remembrance:
Violet Kendall, a member of the former Office Administration
Department (now CAOT) passed away recently. She retired from
the department in 1984.
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Calendar Highlights |
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Spring 2009 Semester: Feb. 9 - June 8
"Pieces of a Dream," Black History Month Event:
LACC Foundation Scholarship Deadline:
Child and Family Studies Building
Ribbon Cutting: April 29, 2009
College Closed:
Feb. 13 & Feb. 16 - Lincoln's & Washington's Days
March 31 - Cesar Chavez Day
April 6 - 12 - Spring Break
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