PCCFA Meeting May 21st—A Storm of Protest!

 

 

Whew!  What a meeting!  PCCFA called for staff and students to attend our regularly scheduled monthly meeting last Thursday, May 21st.  The main topic was to be the budget, and PCCFA Leadership Board hoped to address the college’s plan to cut 12% of its program and lay off scores of faculty, staff, and student workers.

 

Over 80 people attended and expressed outrage that the college was cutting so drastically despite having significant funds in reserve to weather the Sacramento budget storm.   Upon hearing the facts, students in particular were very angry that the college would act in such a cavalier manner, insensitive to increased educational needs during this time of economic crisis.  Who said, “Students are apathetic?”  Indeed, as faculty suggested a petition and possible demonstration at the June 3rd, Board of Trustees meeting, students wholeheartedly endorsed the plan.   Thus a new Faculty /Staff/Student Alliance has emerged to challenge the college’s educational irresponsibility!

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