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Cuesta College faculty speak to accreditation problems

Written on 16 Feb, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

OPINION By CUESTA COLLEGE FEDERATION TEACHERS Given the recent news about Cuesta College being required to “show cause” as to why it should remain an accredited institution, the Cuesta College faculty wish to help our local community better understand what... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College hires accreditation consultant

Written on 12 Feb, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Cuesta College officials have taken the first step in getting the school’s accreditation back on track. Cuesta College has hired a consultant to help the college find areas the campus needs to address in order to reaffirm its accreditation. [Tribune]... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College to host wine exports symposium

Written on 12 Feb, 2012 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

In an effort to help the wine industry reach new international markets, the Business and Entrepreneurship Center at Cuesta College will host a free wine exports symposium on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Galaxy Colony Square... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College employees sue over alleged sexual harassment

Written on 9 Feb, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

Four women filed suit in December against a Cuesta College faculty chair, the college and several campus officials claiming ongoing sexual harassment and the college’s failure to respond to complaints. [Tribune] Three claimants contend Don Norton, Cuesta’s division chair of... (Continue reading)

Oh Cuesta, my Cuesta

Written on 9 Feb, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 34 comments

OPINION By MARILYN ROSSA My heart hurts right now. My Cuesta College is seriously wounded. Many of you have been here long enough to remember. There was a time when you only had to interview at Cuesta to fall in... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College closure unlikely

Written on 6 Feb, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

UPDATE: Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo is under an order by its accreditation commission to produce an exit plan for closure of the college by Oct. 15. Last week, the Commission for Community and Junior Colleges sent Cuesta College an... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College accreditation imperiled

Written on 6 Feb, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

BY KAREN VELIE Cuesta College administrators said today the institution faces the threat of finding itself without accreditation. The Accreditation Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), located in Novato, issued an order to show cause why Cuesta College’s accreditation... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College tutoring center celebrates turning 40

Written on 12 Dec, 2011 in Discovered | No comments

Cuesta College’s tutoring services were recognized for 40 years of service with a certificate from Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian at a celebration on Wednesday. Several dozen students, faculty members and local dignitaries were on hand for a re-dedication of the San... (Continue reading)

Gilbert Stork named Cuesta chief

Written on 3 Nov, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Dr. Gilbert H. Stork, a former assistant football coach and teacher at Cuesta College, will be its new superintendent and president following a board of trustees decision announced this week. Stork has been interim boss at the college since Jan.... (Continue reading)

SLO Writers’ Conference after party, event photos

Written on 8 Oct, 2011 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

Following the 27th Annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference at Cuesta College, authors, agents and locals striving to become published writers celebrated another successful conference. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a high... (Continue reading)