Campus news roundup

Galatolo case

Karim Allana, one of the contractors being sued by the District, responded by denying any "pay for play" allegations made in a lawsuit in March.

those who may have been hesitant to report a crime for fear of retaliation and deportation," said Supervisor David Canepa after the vote. "This aligns the county with neighboring San Francisco and Santa Clara counties' sanctuary policies and ensures that our justice system treats immigrants equally and prevents double punishment."

"The recent vote by the San Mateo County's Board of Supervisors is an important step forward to safeguard civil rights," said Shiu-Ming Cheer, Deputy Director of Programs and Campaigns at the California Immigrant Policy Center. "We know that a majority of Californians are opposed to ICE's harmful detention and deportation practices. San Mateo County has now moved forward to match these values and to protect all of the immigrants who call San Mateo home."

The ordinance reaffirms California's previous policies regarding assistance to ICE.

In a letter to the Board, he claimed his relationship with Ron Galatolo, currently facing counts of corruption, predated his involvement with the District. He further said the gifts he received from Galatolo far exceeded that of the gifts he gave.

International students face increased tuition

The District's international students, numbering in over 260 in the fall semester, face a steep increase in tuition after a planned $21 increase in tuition and $46 increase in enrollment fees.

During a Feb 22nd Board meeting, the District approved these raised fees drawing concern from international students, including representatives from the Myanmar Student Union.

Dr. Lauren Ford new Interim Dean of Strategic Partnerships and Workforce

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Arthur Veloso, a student leader at the Dream Center agrees, pointing out how the center focuses on offering support to undocumented students and the broader community with legal services and resources such as groceries.

The District serves over 400 non-resident/AB540 students and the Dream Center serves over 70 students as of fall.

"If they have a fear that Government officials are going to turn them over to be placed in ICE detention then, that that does instill a culture of fear and mistrust, and oftentimes [that's] what we've experienced as attorneys, representing at no cost undocumented immigrants," said Amanda Alvarado Ford, Executive Director of La Raza Centro Legal. "They are, unfortunately, prey to predators in our society."

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"It has been six years now since California made itself a "sanctuary state," whereby county sheriffs do not honor ICE detainers for deportation, except in the case of violent felonies," political science professor Jeff Diamond explained.

Another vote on an amendment submitted by Supervisor Ray Mueller failed during a Board meeting April 25, which also saw the final vote on the ordinance pass.

On April 17, Dr. Lauren Ford started her role as the Interim Dean of Skyline College’s Strategic Partnerships and Workforce Development division after working in higher education for more than a decade. Dr. Ford says her goal as interim dean is to strengthen partnerships, both internally and externally.

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Interim Chancellor Daisy Gonzales hosts teleconference with student media

By Joshua D. Picazo Editor-in-chief

On April 19, Interim California Community Colleges Chancellor Daisy Gonzales hosted a teleconference with the state’s community college journalists on issues ranging from food insecurity to enrollment data.

-Interim Chancellor Daisy Gonzales

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She highlighted that many campuses have recently seen the trend of losses reversed, noting increased enrollment rates in the fall 2022 semester.

“Enrollment for fall 2022 has increased by 2.4% across the California Community College system,” she said.

Skyline College itself saw a larger increase between fall 2021 and fall 2022, with a 7% increase in enrollment between those semesters, according to data from the state.

Ashley Hallinan, from San Joaquin Delta College (KWDC), asked, “How is the state addressing food insecurity for college students across the state?”.

Interim Chancellor Gonzales explained, “There is currently a explained, “There is currently a bill that is moving forward, and it is actually very simple. It would just allow higher education as a qualifier for receiving SNAP."

Another student asked if there would be a similar funding program for students who have returned to community colleges but don't qualify for the Promise Program. Gonzales mentioned there had been changes specifically for potential returning students. For example, the Golden State Education and Training Program offers people who lost their jobs due to the pandemic a one-time $2,500 grant. Interim Chancellor Gonzales also discussed this month's summit regarding supporting LGBTQ+ students "It's Black Students Success next week's Black Student Success Week, April 23-28. a very important week, not only because of the advocates, but where we are today in the history of enrollment with enrollment with our African American and black student population. And we are really focused on practitioners, making sure that our black and African American students feel safe and supported at making sure that our black and African American students feel safe and supported at our campuses."

Moreover, Chancellor Gonzales highlighted the new advertisement campaign, which will feature ads at several Californian airports in an effort to increase the system's statewide enrollment.

"Our job is to make sure that Californians believe that their dreams are possible and that their dreams begin by enrolling at a California community college," said Gonzales.