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Volume 57, Issue 5
April 14, 2011
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CRC PRESIDENT TRAVIS: ‘We are very fortunate’ BY THE NUMBERS:
3%
The percentage of salary roll back faculty district-wide will face, effective July 2011
$36
$24.6
The per unit tuition students can expect to pay as Gov. Jerry Brown approved SB 70
The net loss Los Rios can expect in the best available scenario with no tax extension
(million)
Campus can expect cuts to impact campus less than sister colleges Cory Fong Connection Staff Of the three scenarios proposed by the Office of the Chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District, two paths remain and one appears imminent. The most likely scenario seems to be a cut of $24.6 million district-wide as the prospect of no June tax extension nearly a foregone conclusion. While no cut is openly welcomed by any institution, Cosumnes River College students and faculty can rest a little easier knowing that – due to a stipulation laid out by the California Code of Regulation and a decision made on behalf of the district – the See BUDGET, Page 8
‘Hands’ event aims to promote unity Dorian Love Connection Staff In hopes of raising money to aid California’s community colleges, students and faculty will join together in the event “Hands Across California” on April 17. Cosumnes River College Associated Student Government President, Albert Gomez, 19, a business administration major, is serving as the CRC campus Captain for Hands Across California. Gomez is leading the event in hopes that CRC students will show their support. “We will be joining hands in efforts to raise $100 million dollars statewide,” said Gomez. “That is our campaign goal.”
Hands Across California is geared toward aiding deserving students with scholarships, so they can achieve their endeavors in college. Community colleges throughout California are also participating in the hand holding event, which will stretch 1,000 miles. Students will join at CRC to form a line extending from Sacramento to Central San Joaquin Valley. According to Foundation for California Community Colleges, “Hands Across California will bring together an estimated 1 million people including celebrities, students and elected officials to See HANDS, Page 8
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ESL instructor Marlo McClurg-MacKinnon donates to the ‘Hands Across California’ movement during a bake sale in the Fountain Quad on April 12.
Students and faculty weigh in on e-books Dorian Love Connection Staff
As we are living in a digitalized age, technology is becoming more pervasive in the way we collect and process information. Electronic books, also known as e-books are beginning to revolutionize the way student’s access printed text. E-books are different than your average textbook. Rather than flipping through pages of a textbook, information can be
found with a simple click. But, will e-books replace traditional textbooks? Currently, Cosumnes River College students have the option of buying or renting traditional textbooks, but this may change in the future. “Officially e-books will take over” said CASSL coordinator, Robert Snowden, who also teaches Radio, Film and Television Production. “They are effective for media classes. The only concern I have is the burden they have on
student’s who don’t have access to a computer.” Snowden like many other CRC professors claimed that EBooks don’t work for all students because. In order to use the online book, one must have access to the Internet. “The student’s time to study and access my information are limited,” said Snowden who emphasized that the e-books don’t work out for student’s that may not have computers at home. “I don’t assume every student has a computer,” said Snowden.
Not all professors are in favor of e-books. I’m not a fan of e-books,” said Anthropology Professor, Shannon Mills.” I like the idea of textbooks because students can highlight and take notes inside of them.” “I don’t prefer them,” said Professor Maureen Moore, who teaches humanities. “We do a lot of reading in my class and if students don’t have a laptop they cannot participate in class. Moore is against switching See E-BOOK, Page 8
Philosophy professor to chair session at conference Branden Wiens Connection Staff Philosophy Professor Dr. Rick Schubert was recently given the honor of chairing the session “Interdependence: Logic and Duality” at The 2011 Annual Conference of the Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy, taking place at the University of Hawaii’s East-West Studies center, on Saturday, May 28.
“The session that I will be chairing on ‘Interdependence: Logic and Duality,’ will involve three presentations,’ said Schubert. “A session chair keeps the session going on time, so warning a speaker if they’re out of time, as well as moderating a question and answer session that follows.” Schubert compared this to being a professor in a classroom, “Someone has to determine who is acknowledged, when we should move on. It’s the
chair’s duty to recognize when it’s time to redirect to the next person with a question. Similar to what a professor does during class.“ In addition, on May 27, Schubert will also be presenting his paper, “Things and Kinds in Zhuangzi: Virtue, Transformation and Interdependence.” “Chair positions are traditionally prestigious positions,” added Schubert, “This is the second time I’ve been asked to chair a session. A sign that the
Society considers me a senior member. When I was a junior member, I wasn’t asked to chair sessions.” Schubert spoke to how his education likely played a role. “ The session is titled ‘Logic and Duality,’ and logic and dualism are characteristic of Anglo-European analytic philosophy, and my Ph.D is in Anglo-European analytic philosophy. This likely played a role in the selection process. “
Campus loses staff member Varsha Narayan Connection Staff
Precious Craft, the director of the Cosumnes River College Gospel Choir passed away Sunday, she was 79. Craft taught at CRC for 15 years and was the Gospel Choir’s first ever director, according to an e-mail sent out by the President’s Office. Along with directing the Gospel Choir, Craft also taught piano at CRC and enjoyed working with students and teaching, which she loved. Despite suffering from health problems, Craft was energetic and passionate about teaching. She was looking forward to coming back in the Fall. A public viewing for Craft will be held on Thursday, April 14 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Thompson Rose Chapel. The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, April 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Marks United Methodist Church.