Faculty and administrators of the North Orange County Community College District are working together to create a schedule that will accommodate to students, staff and the shorter 16-week semester that will begin fall 2012. "We are required by the state to provide 18 hours of instruction per unit.
Students have the opportunity to make the final two weeks of the fall semester easier than they may have thought possible. Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of free services that can help maximize positive results on final exams. Services can be found in the Tutoring Center, the Writing Center and in the Library.
Health Services raised AIDS awareness and provided methods to help prevent sexually transmitted diseases at the World AIDS Day event on Thursday. "Our goal is to educate students, raise awareness, and get students tested," said health educator Deanna Farsakh.
The holiday season prompts discussion about a week long holiday.
Adopt an Angel Toy Drive asks for student and faculty support
Students, teachers and staff members attended the first Conversation Circle, Muslim in America on Nov 17. The event was hosted by the Cadena Cultural Center, Muslim students as well as students from other nationalities and backgrounds shared and asked questions.
Students at Fullerton College will not be negatively impacted by the departure of Cadena Transfer Center Director Lily Espinoza. Espinoza ended her career at Fullerton College on November 23. She was the director and a major resource to students and staff at the CTC since April 2008.
The Cal State University Board of Trustees voted 9 to 6 Wednesday for a 9% tuition increase for fall 2012 The current annual college tuition is $5,472. Beginning fall 2012, it will increase to $5,970, a $498 per year. Beto Lopez, public relations major, will be impacted by the increase of tuition because he is hoping to transfer to San Jose State University.
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