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Budget cuts are hitting community colleges throughout the state of California, and James McKeever, an assistant professor of sociology, and Dr. Pamela Brown, instructor of political science, will debate the cuts and the possible solutions in conjunction with the “March in March” happening in Sacramento.
“Fees are skyrocketing, thousands of classes have been cancelled,” reads the news and event page for iwillmarch.com. “It’s time to do something about it.”
“I Will March” is a student-run website that keeps California community college students informed about upcoming advocacy events and efforts.
McKeever and Brown will debate budget cuts, rising tuition fees, cancellation of classes, and possible solutions on March 14 at 4:15 p.m. in The Great Hall.
Directly after the debate, there will be a candle light vigil for “the death of education.”
“We don’t do it to make money,” said James McKeever. “I’ll have to cap classes at 45 [students] with the way things are going.”
“All questions [about the debate] will be answered on the day of the debate,” stated Dr. Brown in an email reply.