Board of Governors unanimously accepts recommendations
The California Community College system's Board of Governors voted over the winter break to approve recommendations that will change the way students get through community college.
The San Mateo County Community College District is on the precipice of entering basic aid status for the 2012-2013 school year, which may cause a reduction in the number of students the campus can serve.
The Associated Students of Skyline College has decided to support Proposition 1522, Tax for Oil to Fund Education Initiative, which is a proposal aimed at taxing oil companies with all revenues raised going to fund higher education within the state.
A two-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday, Jan. 19 on College Drive and Loop Road, marking Skyline's first accident of the spring 2012 semester.
Residents of three blocks evacuated
A gas line leak occurred at the 500 block of Chestnut Avenue in San Bruno on January 24, 2012.
According to San Bruno Fire Department Battalion Chief Charlie Barringer, the fire department received a call from a resident complaining about the smell of gas at 1:04 PM.
Revamped registration process poses challenges for students
Students are expressing concern over the new registration policies that were put into effect this November.
A San Mateo County bond measure, that would have helped Skyline College renovate its 40-year-old Social Science and Creative Arts building, was narrowly defeated in the Nov. 8, 2011 elections.
Citizens take to the streets to protest social inequities
The occupy protests around the country continue, and students around the country are marching for their future and to fight perceived inequalities, but students and recent graduates aren't the only ones who are involved in the protests.
A recently published report recommends many changes to solve colleges' problems
Changes need to be made, and the California Community College Chancellor's Office assembled the California Community Colleges Student Success Task Force to brainstorm solutions to our many problems.
Structural changes come at expense of consumers
PG&E revealed on Nov. 10 that it plans to spends $400 million over the next two years in order to upgrade its natural gas network, elective operations and customer services. The announcement came only a month after hiring Anthony Earley as its newest CEO.
The Skyline Coffee shop will undergo managerial and structural changes this winter.
San Bruno police conducting investigation into assault
An ongoing investigation is being conducted into the alleged sexual assault that occurred on the Skyline campus on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
Rally held to voice concerns over cuts
In an attempt to stimulate and inform the Skyline student body, Skyline Against the Cuts held an in-quad informative event on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Skyline College held its annual Holiday Job Fair on Nov. 2 in the cafeteria to introduce employers to Skyline's young and able student body.
Campus takes part in study meant to discredit racism
The Counsel General of South Africa, Nombuso Ndomo, visited Skyline College's Center for International Trade Development on Thursday, Oct. 20 to discuss the African Diaspora Project, particularly with the college's involvement in the Genographic Project.
An alleged sexual assault occurred on the Skyline Campus on Tuesday, October 25.
Community colleges hemorrhaging money due to dropouts
Over the last five years, almost $4 billion in federal, state, and local taxpayer funds went to community college freshmen who dropped out during or after their first year as discovered by the American Institutes for Research in a new study.
Colleges visit Skyline
On Monday, Oct. 24, Skyline College welcomed representatives from several four-year universities for its annual Transfer Day, creating an air of excitement for all students who were able to stop by.
Skyline will be hosting a Transfer Day on Monday, October 24, which will give students an opportunity to learn more about prospective transfer destinations.
All of Skyline College evacuated
All Skyline students and personnel were instructed to evacuate into safe open areas from 10:20 till around 10:34 as part of an earthquake drill by the California ShakeOut.
Teachers forced to juggle several different roles
Part-time instructors at Skyline College make up a 3-1 majority of all instructors employed at the school and often face struggles that go unnoticed by the student body.
Organization welcomes all clubs to collaborate
A group of Skyline students along with a faculty member met together last week in the hopes of receiving recognized club status for a student organization.
Organization welcomes all clubs to collaborate
A group of Skyline students along with a faculty member met together last week in the hopes of receiving recognized club status for a student organization.
Election held to fill vacant positions in Skyline government
Due to a lack of able hands, the ASSC was forced to conduct special elections this past month.
Voter turnout for the recent Skyline elections was roughly three percent of eligible Skyline students.
Higher education financial crisis may change Skyline students’ transfer plans
The University of California budget crisis could deter California Community College students from transferring there, and is affecting the kind of students the UC's will accept.
Concerns over district voiced
The SMCCCD Board of Trustees adopted the final form of the 2011-2012 district budget in their bi-monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Students miss class time and a test
The fire alarm in building 7 went off at around 12:45 prompting public safety and fire officials to launch an investigation.
Elections to be held September 21
The Honors Club is holding elections Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 1:30 p.m. in room 7241 in an effort to resume normal operations and appoint new governing members.
For the first time, UC restricts the number of TAGs submitted
Transfer admission guarantee requirements have been raised for UC campuses this semester, which could make transferring more difficult for Skyline College students.
Cold foggy night a stark contrast to clear blue sky filled with fire and smoke
"This evening is not the time to talk about regulations or regulators, about rules or statistics," San Bruno Mayor Jim Ruane said to the large crowd gathered in the Skyline quad. "This evening is our time to remember and celebrate the humanity of our community."
Man taken away by gurney
The San Mateo Paramedics and San Bruno Fire Department were called to Skyline today after a 911 call was placed requesting medical attention.
Skyline faculty serve students pancakes
In one last final effort to welcome students to Skyline, the Associated Students held its final event in the quad where Administration, staff, and faculty served students a free breakfast.
Student Activities holds another fair, this time more student driven
Welcome Week is about showing students both old and new what Skyline has to offer so for the fourth day of the event the student run clubs got to show students what's available for them.
Skyline’s children explore the campus
The Child care center in an effort to familiarize students with the campus decided on august 23 to hold a "Welcome back walk" for the children of some Skyline Students.
16 Child care center students were given the opportunity to walk around Skyline to feel more at ease and get some exercise while their parents were in class.
Different Skyline programs talk to students about free services.
Despite the fact that they were not provided food, students made their way to the cafeteria on Monday August 22 to learn about services provided by different school departments.
As part of Welcome Week, Student Activities had its third event with a Program Services Fair where various programs on campus talk to students about free opportunities available to them.
San Bruno Police and School might launch a joint investigation
Building 3 was evacuated due to a mysterious object which was located in the boy's locker room
Students who signed up for the emergency text system received a text at 1:18pm stating:
"A suspicious object was located in Bld.3. Building 3 is evacuated. San Bruno PD is on site. All other areas on campus are safe. Update to follow." At around 1:00.
Skyline student government welcomes everyone back to school
As part of Welcome Week, the Associated Students of Skyline College held a barbecue in the cafeteria. The student governing body gave out five hundred burgers in an attempt to reach out to students and raise awareness of its role on campus.
Welcome Week Schedule for Fall 2011
Wondering about that warm welcome, to get back on schedule?
Two crimes that happened on Skyline during the summer.
The San Bruno Police Department received a call about a vending machine in Building 6 that was broken into sometime before 8:26 a.m. on August 1, 2011, when the call was received, and after July 25, 2011.
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