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NEWS
CAMPUS
The first out-of-state articulation
agreement for Santa Ana College’s
international business program
was signed in February.
Global entrepreneurship students can now transfer with a
junior standing into the University
of Northern Iowa. The SAC department has a similar arrangement
with Cal Poly Pomona.
“The faculty gave me encouragement, pushed me to go for it
and they were available outside
of class. It’s not just academic
support, it’s moral and personal
support too,” said international
business major Minhchau Chau,
who was accepted in March.
SAC students working towards
bachelor’s degrees at UNI are eligible for an 18 percent reduced
tuition rate, as well as transfer and
multicultural scholarships, which
can add up to $10,000 a year.
The global entrepreneurship
department is arranging a similar
deal with Cal State Fullerton.
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QUESTIONED / Chancellor Raul Rodriguez defends a multi-million dollar agreement while addressing faculty last week. / LIZ MONROY/ el Don
SAUDI CONNECTION
The district is finalizing a $105 million deal with the Middle Eastern nation
BY JOSE SERVIN / el Don
Despite opposition from faculty
and staff, the Rancho Santiago Community College District Foundation
will follow through on a multi-million dollar consulting contract with
two technical schools located in
Saudi Arabia.
In response, the Faculty Association
for RSCCD has sent a cease and
desist letter addressed to both the
RSCCD district and its fundraising
foundation regarding the Saudi
Arabia deal.
Professors at both Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College
expressed their concerns about the
$105 million deal as betraying the
district’s non-discrimination policy.
“Over there, they are very aggressive racists. They are very aggressive
sexists. They are very a