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Citizens Address Board of Trustees

Class Cuts Approved by Board of Trustees

Over the course of several hours, in the auditorium of Ventura High School, supporters of the Ventura County Community Colleges protested and pleaded to members of the Board of Trustees regarding the programs due to be cut from each college within the district. After much deliberation, the Board of Trustees announced their final decision this past Tuesday, announcing they voted and agreed to cut most proposed classes and programs. Those who attended the meeting were supporters of the idea to forgo any cuts. Full story

Board of Trustees to plan for the coming year

The Ventura County Community College District Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, Dec. 13. at the Ventura Unified School District in the Multipurpose Room 255 on West Stanley Ave Suite 100 Ventura, CA. Full story

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MC celebrates the holidays

Moorpark College kicked off the holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 3, with its Holiday Lights and Arctic Lights celebration. Full story

VC Agriculture program considered for elimination

The agriculture department is being considered for elimination or may receive undergoing cuts at Ventura College after the spring semester 2012 due to a lack of funds in the budget. Full story

We Love Oxnard College

OC students take stand against budget cuts

Vociferous cheering could be heard during the Nov. 17, “We Love Oxnard College forum” while Trustee Arturo Hernandez was giving his introductory speech. This was the beginning of what would turn out to be a great night for Oxnard College students, teachers and the community at large. Full story

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Moorpark College Foundation looks to raise money with holiday fundraiser

Students at Moorpark will soon be seeing a festive campus as the Moorpark College Foundation and Associated Students will host its first annual Holiday Lights event on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Full story

CIS program considered for elimination at VC

The Computer Information Systems program is one of the programs that the Ventura County Community College District is considering cutting in the 2012-2013 fiscal years. Full story

'We Love Oxnard' shows campus support in hard times

On Thursday Nov. 17, ASG is having multiple representatives come to their meeting to express their position on the effects that Oxnard College will soon be facing, entitled "We Love Oxnard." Full story

Board of Trustees meet to work on budget cuts

Students, former students and faculty alike were advocating for their programs from all angles during the VCCCD Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The board met to discuss the upcoming program cuts due to take place in response to the recently decreased budget from the State of California. Full story

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OCTV works to survive budget cuts

The Ventura County Community College District is currently considering Oxnard College Television as one of seven career technology programs at Oxnard College for elimination. Full story

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Registration just around the corner

Registration for Spring 2012 starts Nov. 14 for students at Moorpark, Ventura and Oxnard College; appointments can be checked now online under MyVCCD. Full story

Students invited to upcoming budget meetings

Next week several open forums will be held at the District Administrative Center, Moorpark, Ventura and Oxnard College campuses. Full story

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Ventura College opens 'Welcome Center' for incoming students

Students new to the Ventura College campus now have a one-stop place to help them adjust to college as Ventura College has opened The Welcome Center. Full story

Power outage affects college classes

Power is back up after a county-wide outage that affected classes at Moorpark, Ventura and Oxnard. Full story

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Resources available to help make transferring easier

For many students it can be hard to decide which university to transfer to, but there are many resources available that can help them find the school that suits them best. Full story

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Cease the sniffling

With the flu season quickly approaching, the VCCCD student health centers are offering the flu vaccine shot by appointment starting this month for only $20. Full story

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Ventura County Community College District to expect more budget cuts

Despite three years of trimming class offerings and reducing services, the Ventura County Community College District is now considering cutting whole programs in an effort to find another $11 million to bridge the budget gap. Full story

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Student tips for studying for midterms

Even in college students are still struggling to find studying methods. Flash cards, rest and hydration are just a few methods that can help students study proficiently. Full story

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Auto-tech program in examination during budget cuts

Oxnard College students and teachers are heart broken to hear that the Ventura County Community College District is currently considering Auto Technology one of seven career technology programs at Oxnard College for elimination. Full story

Trouble in the parking lot

Two Moorpark students returned to their trucks after class in the Moorpark College parking lot only to see nuts and bolts lying underneath their vehicle. They notified Moorpark Campus Police right away, and found out that the catalytic converter had been stripped and stolen from their vehicles. Full story

MC brings over 50 colleges for Transfer Day

MC hosted the annual Transfer Day and Future’s Fair last Tuesday, engaging hundreds of students all eagerly waiting to speak with their favorite college representative. Full story

Power outage cancels classes

Power outage at Moorpark College affected morning classes and students on Nov. 2. Full story

MC to have annual Transfer Day

Moorpark College Transfer Center kicks off fall semester with its annual Transfer Day and Futures Fair, with representatives from colleges around the state and a seminar on jobs of the future. Full story

MC hosts Muslim student panel

MC hosts Muslim student panel

A panel discussion with three female Muslim students held on Sept. 13 gave insight into different aspects of the Islam and difficulties they face in the US. Full story

MC continues "Year Of" series

Learning to understand and accept others’ differences is not always an easy thing to do; however this year’s theme, Year of Conflict Transformation at Moorpark College, seeks to reduce this problem. Full story

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EOPS Coordinator inspires through passion

With a passion for her community, one Oxnard College faculty member motivates low-income OC students through her own experiences and fights for her program to stay alive. Ana Maria Valle, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) coordinator, continues in her struggle to educate people on this program. "It's difficult … to have to remind legislators and others that EOPS students are also Oxnard College students, first and foremost," said Valle. "But there are rewards when the program is recognized." Full story

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OC Sociology Club helps build a home for a family in need

Oxnard College Sociology Club members gathered together to spend a Saturday helping other community members build a home for a family in need. Renee Osuna, OC Sociology Club vice president, spearheaded this activity and helped coordinate with a non-profit organization, "Habitat for Humanity." "It is so important for everyone, especially students, to take some time to help out their community in whatever way they can," said Osuna. "I am proud to be part of the Sociology Club and to see all of us come together to make a difference." Full story

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OC student honors homecoming veterans with documentary

Being called to war is a reality many servicemen and servicewomen have to face. Still, beyond their efforts to protect their country, many of them come home to fight an entirely new battle of their own. Josh Martinez, a 27-year-old television production major at Oxnard College, is a student and honorable veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps coping with the issue of transitioning from the military world, to the civilian life. Full story