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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)

Cuesta College narrows presidential search to three

Written on 6 Oct, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Three men, including one who lacks a Ph.D. or Ed.D., have been named as the finalists for the Cuesta College superintendent/president position. The three candidates will be featured in a public forum on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from noon to 3... (Continue reading)

27th Central Coast Writers’ Conference, event photos

Written on 27 Sep, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | 3 comments

The 27th Annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference at Cuesta College was an exciting adventure into the world of accomplished authors, agents and for the first time a look at eBook publishing. If you would like to buy a high resolution... (Continue reading)

“Tech, Toys and Tools” offers resources for writers in the Digital Age

Written on 18 Aug, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 6 comments

USA Today reports that more than 114 million of the 2.6 billion books published last year were e-books, and the percentage of electronic editions continues to climb. Recently the e-book versions of four of the top 10 titles on the... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College delays pay cuts for top administrators

Written on 16 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The Cuesta College Board of Trustees voted last week to delay voluntary pay cuts for interim College President Gil Stork and the college’s three vice presidents – amounting to about $36,390. [Tribune] In May, the college’s board of trustees approved... (Continue reading)

Central Coast higher education costs skyrocket

Written on 7 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

All but one of the San Luis Obispo County area public higher education campuses are on a new list produced by the U.S. Department of Education showing colleges and universities with the fastest-rising tuition and fees – and those campuses... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College slashes budget

Written on 12 May, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Cuesta College Board of Trustees on Wednesday voted to slash the budget by $2.9 million for the upcoming academic year, resulting in salary reductions, permanent assignment reductions, reduced workloads and position eliminations for approximately 120 employees. As of July 1,... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College’s Hands Across California

Written on 15 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Residents from all over San Luis Obispo County are expected to turn out in support of financially-strapped Cuesta College and community colleges up and down the state when the Hands Across California event is held starting at 2 p.m. on... (Continue reading)

Enrollment to be slashed at Cuesta College

Written on 31 Mar, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 45 comments

Cuesta College could turn away more than 3,000 students next fall because of stalled Sacramento budget talks. “It is a disaster for the community,” said Cuesta College Marketing Director Stephan Gunsaulus who noted the cuts will affect current students, graduating high... (Continue reading)