Students to 'Rock the Vote,' support Prop. 92
Amanda Newfield
Issue date: 12/12/07 Section: Life
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"Rock the Vote," sponsored by the Associated Students of Citrus College, is scheduled for Dec. 13 in the campus mall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Student government is also expected to provide registration forms for students who are not yet registered to vote.
They will be handing out information and pins in support of Proposition 92, also known as the Community College Initiative.
Proposition 92 is an initiative on the Feb. 5, 2008 ballot. If passed by California voters, the per-unit fee for community colleges will be lowered from $20 to $15, guaranteeing that rate will only rise with the cost of living.
In addition, the proposition calls for reorganization of the governing board of the community college system, which will fund the system separate from K-12 grades and give its community college constituents more authority and say in decision-making.
It adds appointed positions chosen by the Community College League and the faculty association.
Since Proposition 98 was passed in 1988, the community college system has been tied to the K-12 system for funding.
Proposition 92 will guarantee a system of independently funded California community colleges.
No new taxes will result if Prop 92 passes.
The governing boards of the University of California and California State University systems have taken stands opposed to Prop 92, arguing that their share of the state's general fund would be diminished by its parole.
Those opposed believe the proposition is not the right solution for the affordability crisis.
They feel it will not benefit low-income students who receive financial aid because the average student will save between $60 to $70 each semester.
The California Federation of Teachers, that primarily represents K-12, also opposes the proposition.
Proposition 92 is supported by the Citrus College Board of Trustees, faculty members, the Academic Senate, the Citrus College Faculty Association and the Associated Students of Citrus College.
A Dec. 6 memo was sent to all full-time faculty by Academic Senate President Dana Hester and union president Jim Lancaster.
The memo states that, "If passed, the Citrus College base budget increase in 2009/2010 is projected to be $4.3 million. This increase could have considerable impact on department budgets, the number of full-time faculty hired, and negotiations with the district.
"As a board we are supporting Proposition 92," said Stefano Saltalamacchia, 18, student government commissioner of activities. "We will be handing out all the information needed to support the cause. Take a voter ballot and rock it."
Amanda Newfield can be reached at noel3385@hotmail.com
The Student government is also expected to provide registration forms for students who are not yet registered to vote.
They will be handing out information and pins in support of Proposition 92, also known as the Community College Initiative.
Proposition 92 is an initiative on the Feb. 5, 2008 ballot. If passed by California voters, the per-unit fee for community colleges will be lowered from $20 to $15, guaranteeing that rate will only rise with the cost of living.
In addition, the proposition calls for reorganization of the governing board of the community college system, which will fund the system separate from K-12 grades and give its community college constituents more authority and say in decision-making.
It adds appointed positions chosen by the Community College League and the faculty association.
Since Proposition 98 was passed in 1988, the community college system has been tied to the K-12 system for funding.
Proposition 92 will guarantee a system of independently funded California community colleges.
No new taxes will result if Prop 92 passes.
The governing boards of the University of California and California State University systems have taken stands opposed to Prop 92, arguing that their share of the state's general fund would be diminished by its parole.
Those opposed believe the proposition is not the right solution for the affordability crisis.
They feel it will not benefit low-income students who receive financial aid because the average student will save between $60 to $70 each semester.
The California Federation of Teachers, that primarily represents K-12, also opposes the proposition.
Proposition 92 is supported by the Citrus College Board of Trustees, faculty members, the Academic Senate, the Citrus College Faculty Association and the Associated Students of Citrus College.
A Dec. 6 memo was sent to all full-time faculty by Academic Senate President Dana Hester and union president Jim Lancaster.
The memo states that, "If passed, the Citrus College base budget increase in 2009/2010 is projected to be $4.3 million. This increase could have considerable impact on department budgets, the number of full-time faculty hired, and negotiations with the district.
"As a board we are supporting Proposition 92," said Stefano Saltalamacchia, 18, student government commissioner of activities. "We will be handing out all the information needed to support the cause. Take a voter ballot and rock it."
Amanda Newfield can be reached at noel3385@hotmail.com
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