DSP&S haults testing for services

Jon Nelson, Features Editor
May 2, 2012

Incoming freshmen and students who feel they might have a learning disability will have a harder time accessing student services in the fall. Due to budget cuts made in 2009 and 2010, the Disabled Student Programs and Services department at Bakersfield College will no longer be offering learning disability... Read more »

New president cutting to core

Keith Kaczmarek, Reporter
March 28, 2012

According to Bakersfield College’s interim president Robert Jensen, “everything is on the table, obviously” when it comes to the budget cuts BC needs to make in the next few semesters. He can confirm that there will be no lay-offs this year, summer session, or in the fall, but he said “after... Read more »

Faculty leaders ready for cuts

Jon Nelson, Features Editor
March 28, 2012

Over the last few semesters, Bakersfield College has seen major budget cuts and it’s about to be hit with more. The BC faculty is currently waiting to see if the worst-case scenario of losing 17.8 million dollars in funding is going to happen. “If the governor’s tax proposal passes then that number... Read more »