By Monica Rosales |Staff Writer| The studying abroad program at CSUSB is offering countless opportunities for students to reach out of their comfort zone and travel the world. Imagine a world where traveling and getting an education is a combo deal. The Center of Global Management (CGM) is in Jack H. Brown Hall and the Study Abroad department is located in College of Education. Countless programs are offered every quarter for students who want to expand their cultural knowledge and while exploring, ultimately earning the education they need in order to become well-rounded graduates. According to studies completed within the U.S. and U.K., it was noted that students who took … [Read more...] about World Wide Knowledge
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Six out of eighteen propositions to vote for
By Erika Aguilar |Staff Writer| Six out of eighteen California propositions are due to affect the community, students, and schools near San Bernardino in the upcoming November election. Proposition (Prop.) 51 relates to providing bonds for schools. It would allow California to borrow $9 billion in bonds and thus the money would go to K-12 public schools and community colleges for improvement in overall education, according to BALLOTPEDIA. If successfully passed schools will benefit greatly from this proposition because it will improve education by focusing on construction projects and will expand community colleges allowing more students to attend. Classes would be reduced, … [Read more...] about Six out of eighteen propositions to vote for
CSUSB introduces new doctoral program
By Angela E. Rodriguez |Staff Writer| CSUSB has announced that they will be offering a three year doctoral degree in Educational Leadership effective Sept. 2013. In earning a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, career opportunities from different areas ranging from: Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade school and district administration, Counseling, Social Work, Health Education and Educational Policy making to Community College Administrators/ Teachers. The three year program for many students is an opportunity for personal growth and expertise development in the field. "Doctoral program helped me grow as a professional and as an individual. I have gained a tremendous insight on not … [Read more...] about CSUSB introduces new doctoral program
Community projects on chopping block
By Hector Gama |Staff Writer| The Obama Administration has proposed new budget cuts that will leave the poor pleading for help. On February 14, 2011, the President released his FY 2012 Budget which contained a 50% cut to Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), the core funding for community action agencies. In addition to this, as much as 49% may be cut from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the primary funding for low income home heating. There are also other proposed cuts that would affect the programs and services we provide to San Bernardino County’s most vulnerable residents. The House Appropriations Committee has recommended cuts for 2011 that would … [Read more...] about Community projects on chopping block