The Student Success Act of 2012 will usher in some of the most significant improvements to the California Community College system in more than a decade. The act is in the process of changing the way student support services are delivered, providing instrumental assessments to students, requiring colleges to post scorecards of students to communicate the progress on [...]
On Campus
Academic Senate Tackles Campus Climate
Academic Senate, on Wednesday, announced the formation of a Campus Climate committee to find ways to improve the atmosphere on campus. Campus climate was one of the concerns raised by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges in its evaluation of the college. Members of the Academic Senate stated that while this is one [...]
COS Board Releases Library Director
The COS Board of Trustees voted to dismiss Learning Resource Center Director Amy Andres effective June 30, 2013, in a 5-0 vote during closed session. Stan Carrisoza recommended during the closed session meeting that she be relieved of her educational post for undisclosed reasons. The board voted unanimously in favor of this. Andres gave a statement [...]
Transfer Program Guarantees Admission at a Price
Associate degree transfer students can be guaranteed admission to a California State University through a new agreement with community colleges, but don’t forget to read the fine print. This new program will offer top priority and fewer graduation restrictions to degree holders, but for most students the disadvantages will outweigh themselves. These select degrees refer to the [...]
Students Storm State Capitol
Thousands of college students marched from Raley Field in West Sacramento to the state Capitol at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 4, to fight for their right to an affordable education. Carrying signs and shouting various chants protesting the governor’s budget proposal for 2013, they marched in solidarity to the steps of the Capitol where a rally [...]
Child Development Center In Decay
Black mold prompted the closure of COS’ Child Development Center in 2011; two years later, with no projected date for re-opening, the center remains closed and unfit for use. The front of the building, from the entry way out to the street, is littered with fast food wrappers and drink containers. Even the hedge lining [...]
COS to Hire 6 Full-Time Faculty Members
The College announced that they will be hiring six full-time faculty members. The hiring positions include areas in Nursing, Anatomy/Physiology, Math, Political Science, English and DRC/Athletic Academic Counselor. The state of California determines a Faculty Obligation Number (FON) which is 75 percent full-time and 25 percent part-time. According to College Of The Sequoias Vice President [...]
SALT Aims to Spice Up Student Finances
Many students at COS receive some sort of financial help to pay for their classes, books, and other supplies for school. Sometimes that help comes in the form of loans, which some students have a hard time managing. Kyle Krancher is a student worker for COS Financial Aid office, and is also involved with the [...]
REWATCH: Carrizosa Addresses the Students at President’s Forum
President/Superintendent Stan Carrizosa called for students to stay informed and become involved with the accreditation process at the President’s Forum on Wednesday, Feb. 27th. “Any time you get an invitation to participate in a forum or meeting, attend,” Carrizosa said, ”You should all have a clue what’s going on with accreditation processes.” The forum was the first opportunity for students to ask questions [...]
What the ‘Show Cause’ order means for the Future of COS
The College of the Sequoias has been issued a Show Cause order by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, which puts the college on the brink of losing its accreditation and closing its doors Even with the Show Cause order, the college continues to be accredited and will continue to offer classes without interruption. The college will [...]