When I first started my academic career here at Yuba College reconstruction of the library had just begun, which means the cafeteria/ library hybrid has been the place I go to not-so-quietly study. Starting next semester the seemingly endless construction of our new library will … [Read more...] about A place to be bright
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A fresh canvas
After almost losing our Learning Management System, or LMS (“Breaking Blackboard”), this will be the last semester we will be using WebCT after 7 years. Dean of Distance Education Martha Mills told me about the extensive 6 month selection process that was launched by a team of … [Read more...] about A fresh canvas
A new plan of escape
How many people have had the false illusion of attending community college and believing they could transfer in only 2 years? It is a difficult feat having to cram 15 credits (that you actually need) a semester in addition to keeping a part time job, having to pay for housing and … [Read more...] about A new plan of escape
Enriching communities through education
It is a fact that we sometimes take for granted how important the community college system is in serving the need for affordable schooling for millions of students in the United States. According to the American Society of Community College systems almost half of all … [Read more...] about Enriching communities through education
Dr. Smith returns from China
The city of Changchun is the radiant jewel of the Songliao Plain, but never does it shine so bright as when under the breath of the frost-maiden Winter. Icewind tears and whips its path across the Changbai Mountains, settling unto the glade of Jingyuetan and its emerald-colored … [Read more...] about Dr. Smith returns from China