Cabrillo College hires De La Cerda despite open case
Paul De La Cerda, former East Los Angeles College Foundation Dean who is being investigated by the Sheriff’s department, has been hired as a Vice President of Instruction at Cabrillo College.
LACCD Board of Trustees
ELAC still amid pandemic, vaccines required on-campus
There seems to be a common misconception amongst some people now that COVID-19 is slowing down or is under control but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Covid-19 is running rampant and is as dangerous as it ever was before.
Newest LACCD trustee creates plan to meet goals
The LACCD’s Board of Trustees newest member Nichelle M. Henderson’s main objective as trustee is increasing equity and diversity.
$18 million to be allocated to student housing
The LACCD board of trustees held a meeting to discuss student housing and money that is being lent by the government for the COVID pandemic. Senior Policy Adviser for the law firm Holland and Knight Leslie Pollner, was the first to speak in the meeting.
Roman chosen to fill ELAC president position
Current Interim President Alberto J. Roman was unanimously elected as East Los Angeles College’s next permanent president by the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees on Dec. 16. Roman is set to begin on Jan. 1, 2021.
Finalists for ELAC’s President
By Juan Calvillo The President Search and Interview Committee narrowed down the list to five finalists, with a final decision expected Dec. 16. Los Angeles Community College District Chancellor Francisco C. Rodriguez said that the finalists will be introduced during a webinar Dec. 4. Rodriguez said in a statement the candidates include Dr. Juan Avalos, Dr. Cynthia Azari, Dr. Robert Frost, Dr. Alberto Roman and Dr. Chris Villa. The finalists…
Executive Latino Leadership Association honors District Chancellor
By Cynthia Laguna Los Angeles Community College District Chancellor Francisco C. Rodriguez, Ph.D., was honored at East Los Angeles College last Thursday. The awards ceremony marked the second annual awards reception that the Executive Latino Leadership Association (ELLA) has held in order to officially recognize the roles of important Latino leaders as well as the diversity of their members. ELAC President Marvin Martinez shared his excitement for the new honorees…
Where does one draw the line with free speech?
By Erik Luna One day as I was walking back to the E7 building from the A bungalows, I started to get a bit hungry. Seeing that I had to pass by the lunch truck, I figured I would stop by and get a hamburger. Then what do I happen to see in the free speech area? None other than bloody and grotesque posters of aborted and dismembered fetuses…
East LA College honors Bailey’s contributions
By Luis D. Marquez Students have had access to the Helen Miller Bailey Library since the semester began. East Los Angeles College held a rededication ceremony last Thursday. The ceremony brought current and former campus and district leaders, Bailey family members, students and community members to celebrate the contributions of Helen Miller Bailey to the community of ELAC. Students now have access to a state-of-the-art facility where they…
District taps into ELAC reserve funds
By Megan Perry The budget situation at East Los Angeles College for the 2012-13 school year is getting worse and a new allocation model is not helping matters. This year’s budget is less than last year’s, requiring more dependence on the school’s reserved balance and more cuts to classes and supplies. The Los Angeles Community College District adopted a new allocation model, which affects ELAC in a negative way. The…