The American River Current

Academic Senate supports proposal of new department, listens to struggling departments

Robert Hansen • September 11, 2016

The Academic Senate of American River College heard the head of the nursing department, professor Julie Blaney, make her case for creating a Certified Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide(CNA/HHA) department...

State community college chancellor to retire next year

Johnnie Heard • December 2, 2015

California Community Colleges Chancellor Brice Harris, a former chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District, announced that he is retiring in April. Harris joked that he “failed” at retirement...

ARC receives $3.3 million in grants for three programs on campus

Jordan Schauberger • September 8, 2015

American River College was awarded three $1.1 million grants which will be used to benefit the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), Journey and Veterans Project programs on campus. The...

ARC and Los Rios announce initiatives at Fall 2015 Convocation

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • August 21, 2015

American River College President Thomas Greene announced a modernization project for the Liberal Arts buildings, tentatively set to begin during the 2017-18 school year, at the Fall 2015 Convocation Friday. The...

ARC officials say Obama’s ‘College Promise’ proposal is a push in the right direction

Kameron Schmid and Miranda Bolar • January 27, 2015

By Kameron Schmid and Miranda Bolar President Barack Obama spoke specifically to college students in his State of the Union address on Jan. 20 when he proposed free tuition for the first two years of...

New bill would allow B.A. degrees in California community colleges

Melissa Hurtado, Kyle Moore, Melissa Hurtado, and Kyle Moore • March 17, 2014

A bill introduced early this year to the California Senate could make California community colleges eligible to offer bachelor’s degrees. Senate Bill 850, sponsored by Marty Block (D-San Diego) would...

BOG fee waiver changes approved and taking effect soon

Brooke Purves and Brooke Purves • February 12, 2014

Starting in the fall of, 2016 students will need to meet minimum GPA requirements and credit-bearing status in order to retain eligibility for their BOG Fee Waivers. On Jan. 13, the California Community...

Priority registration is a mixed bag for students

Sam Urrea and Sam Urrea • December 18, 2013

Registering for classes is necessary to attend school. The more classes a student can attain, the bigger the reward both academically, and in some cases, financially. The process varies for everyone however,...

Extra classes at a steep price

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard • October 14, 2013

Governor Brown signed into law Thursday a bill that will allow select community colleges to charge non-resident fees for additional high-demand classes to be offered during winter and summer intersessions. Assembly...

March in March 2013

Jeff Gonzales and Jeff Gonzales • March 13, 2013

American River College Students flowed to the steps of the State’s Capital to protest the costs of education throughout California Collegiate Systems. Snare drums, chanting, colorful shirts, and signs...

Professor’s rant spurs student walk out

Jeff Gonzales and Jeff Gonzales • February 13, 2013

Professor Brozovich meeting with administration College professors are always challenging their students to think critically. By using examples from their own experience along with an approved lesson...

Counseling at ARC struggles towards end of semester

Cintia Lopez and Sergio Portela • December 5, 2012

Students unsatisfied with long waiting times while office looks to alternative methods When you walk into the counseling office at the end of the year, you see chairs filled with students just waiting...