As part of an ongoing speaker series, GV Wire is bringing author Alison Weir to our community to present her views on Israel's treatment of Palestinians. Ms. Weir is a journalist, author, and researcher who has spoken at numerous universities, including Harvard Law School, the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey,  the...
Free College Tuition? Learn More at State Center's 'Extreme Registration'
If you're a first-time, full-time community college student who doesn't qualify for California's tuition waiver for low-income students, you could still get some help with tuition or other college costs. State Center Community College District employees can supply information about how to get money from the California College Promise program...
'Crush' Days Welcome New Students to Clovis College
New Clovis Community College students will get tips on student success and a chance to meet faculty, counselors, staff, and other students at orientation events this week. Students can attend "Crush" Days on Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m to...
Historic Building With 'G' Sign Will Welcome College District Staff
By mid-June, employees with State Center Community College District will begin moving into the historic Guarantee Building in downtown Fresno, district officials say. Interior renovation work is nearing completion on the 12-story structure, which the district purchased for $10.6 million in 2018. Eventually, all of the district's leadership team and their...
Is Islam Inherently Violent? Scholar Attempts to Answer the Question.
ISIS and the Iranian government have damaged the reputation of Islam, almost to the point of no return. That is one of the assessments of lecturer Hamid Entezam. And it's why he is constantly on the lecture circuit addressing perceptions about the Islamic faith. He will offer his thoughts on...
State Center’s Unrepresented Employees Get 2% Raises
Some of the high-ranking employees at State Center Community College District will get a 2.11 percent salary increase retroactive to July 1, 2018. District trustees unanimously approved the new salary schedules at their meeting Tuesday night. A total of 137 unrepresented employees, including academic vice chancellors, classified vice chancellors, and confidential employees, will...
As Clovis Booms, So Does Clovis Community College
Clovis Community College has entered its fourth year as a fully-accredited college in the State Center Community College District and it is already making its mark locally and around the state. It now serves approximately 12,000 students, which is a 52 percent increase over the last six years, said President Lori Bennett during...