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Deidra Lewis will be the City Colleges of Chicago’s interim chancellor for the next six months. The board said today it would conduct a thorough and open search to find a permanent replacement.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
Gov. Pat Quinn says he wants keep from cutting Monetary Award Program grants that college students rely on. That's one of many programs the legislature must find a way to fund -- or else cut -- by a deadline at midnight tonight.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
The capital spending bill puts $40 million toward a West Side Chicago State University campus and $31 million toward a new building at Olive-Harvey College.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
Deidre Lewis, who joined the district in 1976 and worked her way up to second-in-command before retiring last year, is now being considered to replace Wayne Watson, the outgoing chancellor.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
As many as 54 positions could be cut if the district doesn’t get state funding for adult education. CCC would make the cuts in other departments so that adult-ed programs could continue.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
At a community meeting, Rogers Park residents got a peek at what the university is planning. The improvements call for an addition to the athletic department and updates to a residence hall to make it wheelchair accessible.
almost 4 years ago | Tasneem Nomanbhai
Endowments have plunged by 25 percent or more at many Chicago-area schools. Some are putting construction projects on hold and finding ways to put more money into their endowments.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
The $930,000 contract was part of a three-year program to provide basic textbooks on math and reading to elementary schools in Ghana.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
A midnight deadline passed this morning with no new state budget. That’s making it hard for the City Colleges to come up with a new budget, and gives no relief to students whose financial aid may be cut.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
Some are looking for extra work or may take on extra loans to pay for tuition this year. Others may transfer or drop out if they can’t come up with enough money, students say.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
One of the state's main financial aid programs won't issue grants for the Spring 2010 term. Students already approved for grants will see their allotments cut.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
Math professors at the district want a big publisher to give them volume discounts, since nearly every campus uses the same electronic book. Textbook prices have been steadily climbing in recent years.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
Public Action for Change Today is deciphering the City Colleges of Chicago's budget as part of a summer leadership program. They might eventually recommend that the district give students more of a voice.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
DePaul University's 10-year master plan calls for turning part of Kenmore Avenue into a pedestrian mall. Some neighbors say the street is an important thoroughfare.
almost 4 years ago | Samantha Liss
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