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tudents crave free Wi-Fi, but upon logging in they will discover that most of their favorite websites are not accessible. Citrus College Technology and Computer Services uses a firewall to monitor and decide what sites are available to students via Wi-Fi. Chief information services officer, Linda Welz, who was unavailable BY KATRINA RAGASA STAFF WRITER for an in-person interview, said in KRAGASA@CCCLARION.COM an email that the firewall consists of hardware and software that protects the college technology environment from outside dangers such as viruses and malware. “The Firewall monitors the network traffic based on the purpose of the traffic,” Welz said. “Citrus uses a Firewall appliance, a hardware and software, with an annual fee of $6,832.” There are five categories of risk the manufacturer of the Firewall has classified. “Level 5 is blocked as it includes the highest level of risk such as peer to peer traffic, file storage with no SEE BAN N E D • PAGE 11
Administration to hire largest faculty cohort since 2005 BY ERICK CAMACHO STAFF WRITER
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Citrus College intends to hire 23 new faculty by fall 2016, a decision that will bolster an already 157 employed faculty on campus. The new hires are a reflection of what the Faculty Needs and Identification Committee recommends , a number that changes from year to year. The FNIC is a shared governance committee that is only affiliated with Citrus. This group recommends a certain number of positions to the university as it looks to meet its Faculty Obligation Number. This Faculty Obligation Number
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The Haugh Performing Arts Center closes out their run of the classic Disney production of “Mary Poppins” PG. 12
is a projection the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office recommends to every community college in the state. CCC’s must reach this number in order to maintain an adequate level of full-time and part-time faculty. Currently the ratio is 75 full-time to 25 part-time faculty for all CCC’s. This ratio maintains a balanced quantity of faculty for students. Dean of Language Arts and Enrollment Sam Lee said with a high number of full-time instructors, students will have the opportunity to engage in deeper learning experiences. Lee said full-time faculty are important because they are able to S E E FACULT Y • PAGE 5
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Students weigh in to ASCC about the future of the campus’ smoking policy. PG. 11