Future of Contract Ed Uncertain

Andy Riesmeyer
April 19, 2012

Though two weeks have passed since students protesting the “Advance Your Dreams” program were pepper-sprayed by police at a Santa Monica College Board of Trustees meeting, tensions remain high on all sides of the issue. The Board of Trustees said that adding 50 self-funded classes at $180 per credit... Read more »

Bring student rights back to education

Cameron Espinoza, Letter to Editor
April 19, 2012

Contract education has been a vital component of Santa Monica College since its establishment in 1993. The initial purpose of the program was to “provide assistance and customized training support to employers (…) and increase the productivity of their workforce,” according to SMC’s website. This... Read more »

A.S. directors reverse their resignation

Fatou Samb, News Editor
April 19, 2012

Associated Students directors William Sun and Yian Chen, who announced their resignation earlier this month at a special board meeting, said Monday that they will be retaining their positions as Director of Academic Support and Director of Budget Management, respectively. “I’ve decided to remain... Read more »