Academic Senate discusses future plans while coming to a stalemate on issues
The District Academic Senate on Thursday remained uncertain of some changes on plans for next semester, while discussing future events.
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Three items approved during budget meeting
A total of $60,000 in funds were reallocated to the Associated Student Union Huskie Food Pantry, the ASU Book Rental and the South Gate giveaway during a Budget Academic Committee meeting on May 14.
Meet the new president and vice president elects
Incumbent Vice President Rosa Mendoza and ASU Senator Michelle Dang are now President-elect and Vice President of Finance-elect after winning their respective East Los Angeles College Associated Student Union elections. Mendoza defeated Chief Delegate Paul Medina. In the election for Vice President of Finance, ASU Senator Michelle Dang was declared the winner. The candidate who placed first, Lizeth Huerta, withdrew from the election last month. Dang placed second and Michael Graham placed third. The office of President and Vice President of Finance were the only offices that had multiple candidates running.
ELAC Foundation dean dismissed, criminal investigation pending
Paul De La Cerda, former East Los Angeles College Dean, is under criminal investigation after the Los Angeles Community College District board dismissed him in March.
Workshop informs students of abuse immigrant women face
East Los Angeles Women’s Center held a virtual Zoom workshop and screening of the documentary “Rape on the Night Shift” detailing how immigrant women are taken advantage of after hours.
Multiple professors to retire after years of service
Retirement awaits a few prominent figures of East Los Angeles College including seven faculty members and two staff members.
Business week shows how to find products to sell
Finding the best in products and accessible channels of engagement are cornerstones to any new online business. Chris Snyder, senior community manager at Shopify Spaces, said merchandising and fulfillment are also important facets to a business starting up online.
Associated Student Union welcomes new clubs
Associate Student Union chartered two new clubs and approved new funds during a meeting on Friday.
Memorial service held at ELAC for deceased faculty member
Students, colleagues, family and friends gathered in the quad outside the Theater Arts Department for a memorial ceremony of esteemed Theater Arts faculty James Johnson.
Student college continuance focus of degree programs
An Associate Degree for Transfer could assist the journey in their to get a better reserved seat at the university table.