Career Fair Offers Nursing Students Opportunities
Story By: Ronisha Thomas
March 16, 2010
For the eighth year, Fresno City College held its annual Health Career Job Fair on March 4, primarily aimed at students majoring in nursing. It was one of several campus job fairs scheduled for this month.Students who attended the job fair, which was held in the Health Sciences building, had e...
Fee Hikes Will Double Enrollment Cost
Story By: Andrew Veihmeyer
March 16, 2010
In its new budget plan, the California Legislative Analyst's Office has proposed an increase in community college enrollment fees — a potential 54 percent hike, from $26 to $40 for 2010-11.The increase, meant to "leverage more federal aid and provide needed funds" to the state's community colle...
FCC Sides with Students, Finds Prof. Lopez Created ‘Hostile Learning Environment’
Story By: Staff reports
March 13, 2010
Fresno City College authorities found that Dr. Brad Lopez, a health instructor, "engaged in conduct that could result in the creation of a hostile learning environment by unreasonably interfering with students' learning by making insulting comments directed at homosexuals."A letter dated March 8, 2010 &...
Possible Financial Aid Boost
Story By: Sydney Excinia
February 24, 2010
Fresno City College students could see the expansion of financial aid if Congress passes a proposed education bill that President Obama says would revitalize community colleges nationwide.The college's president, Dr. Cynthia Azari, agreed that the increase in Pell grants and other aid would boost edu...
Black History Month Celebrations Continue
Story By: Ray Juarez
February 24, 2010
Organizers of African American History Month celebrations at Fresno City College plan to rejoice in gospel music to close the month's events.The African American Faculty & Staff Association will host a gospel celebration Sunday at 3 p.m. in the main cafeteria."We want to go out with a bang!" said Dr. Je...
