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big bands duel on stage Citrus’ Blue Note Orchestra and APU’s Jazz Ensemble perform alongside each other PG. 10
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File Photo Sam Lee Dean of Language Arts and Enrollment
news update:
Sam Lee no longer faculty member at school BY CHRISTOPHER AMURAO WEB EDITOR
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Fabian Diaz, theatre major, speaks with Azusa Pacific University representatives Sara Ruiz and Joshua Choi on March 15 at the Citrus College transfer fair. APU, Grand Canyon University, Cal State Fullerton and Cal State Long Beach were just a few of the estimated 30 schools to participate.
Universities visit for transfer fair BY JOHN MICHAELIDES EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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Schools incluing Cal State University, Fullerton, Cal State University, Long Beach and Azusa Pacific University were on hand to talk to students about transferring March 15 in the Campus Center Mall. Students had the opportunity to speak with representatives from about 30 colleges and universities. Notable schools not in attendance were University of California, Los Angeles and University of Southern California, but students were still able able to learn more about less-known schools.
Citrus student Elizabeth Stokely said Grand Canyon University representative Tyler Small helped answer questions about programs at GCU, as well as other schools’ programs. “It was really great to hear they are not just trying to sell their school, they are trying to help you succeed,” Stokely said. GCU, located in Phoenix, Ariz., has participated in the transfer fair at Citrus the past couple years, transfer specialist Small said. Being a private school, Small said GCU students benefit from smaller classroom sizes and more one-onone experience with the campus environment. GCU also provides a
Lack of protests On campus
Citrus College and other community colleges have remained quiet amid protests at universities PG. 7
lower price point for students. “With housing and everything included, right now it is $25,000 a year,” Small said. “That includes housing, books, tuition and fees for in-state and out-of-state students.” There is guaranteed housing for out-of-state students and none of GCU’s programs are impacted, Small said. Small said the STEM Department is a “big selling point” at GCU. “The biology, the nursing, the engineering programs, those are becoming very popular,” Small said. Citrus student Fabian Diaz, theatre major, said he used the transfer fair to learn about schools that offered construction management
Film club revival
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programs, another interest he had. “It’s a time to ask schools if they have that major you’re looking into,” Diaz said. “This is really useful to see which schools have that field.” California Baptist University was one of the schools Diaz said interested him, being a Christian school with a construction program. APU, the neighboring university of Citrus, participated in the transfer fair, offering students an idea of the programs available next door. APU international enrollment coordinator Joshua Choi said the transfer fair for students is “an opportunity to see the options they have.” S E E T R AN S F ER • PAGE 5
As of March 11, there is no dean of language arts and enrollment management listed in the Citrus College directory. The former dean, Sam Lee, was placed on administrative leave Feb. 24, with Arvid Spor, vice president of academic affairs, taking over his responsibilities. A meeting was called to take place March 7 on a day’s notice concerning the existence of employee complaint and a possible dismissal of an employee by the Citrus College Board of Trustees. Before the meeting, seven faculty members stood before the board and spoke favorably about the dean. The speakers emphasized Lee’s leadership, strength of character and teaching ability. Lee was not present during the board meeting. The board concluded the meeting accepting a resignation of an unnamed employee. There has been no public announcement mentioning Lee by name by Citrus College. Lee has not responded through contact on official citruscollege.edu email or LinkedIn. The Clarion will continue to report on further developments online at www.ccclarion.com.