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School of Graduate Studies dean steps down, interim fills position

School of Graduate Studies dean steps down, interim fills position

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After nearly four years of negotiations, United Staff of Columbia College and the college reached a collective bargaining agreement Nov. 17, according to an email by the US of CC bargaining team. 

US of CC, college reach contract agreement after nearly four years

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Freshman interactive arts & media major Victoria Zeilenga portrayed Joyce Byers from the hit Netflix series "Strangers Things" at the Oct. 27 "Wicked Week" haunted house in the 916 S. Wabash Ave. Building.  

Halloween Haunted House: students gather for screams

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Theatre Department students attended an Oct. 26 forum held by Peter Carpenter, interim chair of the Theatre and Dance departments, to discuss an Oct. 19 email announcing students participating in a mainstage production in the Spring 2017 Semester must enroll in a three-credit course.  

Theatre mainstage productions to include Spring 2017 class, students voice concerns

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Anne Libera, director of Columbia and Second City’s comedy studies program hosted the “Comedy: But Seriously...”  Oct. 19 talk that featured comedian Bob Saget. 

Professor, stars share ‘ideas’ on comedy’s power

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Members of Columbia College were evacuated from the 600 S. Michigan Ave. Building due to a bomb threat made by an anonymous caller Oct. 19. 

Campus community alerted of bomb threat

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The “Stop Fashion Next” petition posted on GoPetition.com,  which had 128 signatures as of press time, includes five demands such as the halt of the proposed curricular changes, most specifically the elimination of the Fashion BFA program. 

Fashion petition demands ‘go back to the drawing board’

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Final enrollment numbers for the Fall 2016 Semester published on the Office of Institutional Effectiveness’ website revealed a 9.4 percent decrease in last year’s total—down from 8,961 students to 8,120 students.

Enrollment at 20-year low, Provost says, ‘Keep the faith’

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The cancellation of the Fashion Studies BFA was attributed to changes in the industry and low student interest, according to a Sept. 9 email from Jeff Schiff, interim chair of the Fashion Studies Department. 

Fashion BFA program canceled via email, chair tells students ‘Don’t freak!’

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Mark Las, director of infrastructure services in the Information Technology Department, said the department doubled the number of access points in 22 campus buildings to improve internet connection.

IT launches new network, expands Wi-Fi across campus

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Wearden addresses enrollment comments, Fashion BFA

Wearden addresses enrollment comments, Fashion BFA

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The college is scheduled to launch its new look and message  on Sept. 19, which was designed by Ologie, a consulting company based  in Columbus, Ohio.  

College’s branding campaign debuts to mixed reviews

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Senior Vice President & Provost Stan Wearden admitted the lack of communication with faculty during the summer, but asked for more faculty engagement and presence. 

Provost addresses enrollment drop, faculty’s transparency concerns

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Union staff members vote to decide how they want to go forward during the US of CC meeting on January 21.

US of CC negotiations continue, building and department representatives elected

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Faculty pushed for budget transparency and consultation between the administration and faculty at Aug. 29 Faculty Senate meeting at Stage Two in 618 S. Michigan Ave. Building. 

Faculty Senate addresses ‘summer surprise’ decisions

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Incoming students enjoy Columbia's Convocation Sept. 2 where Singer Rahkii performed her song "Beautiful." By the end of her song, Orientation leaders surprised students with gold confetti.

Convocation urges students to explore city, themselves

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Arthur M. Sussman joined Columbia's board of trustees in 2009. During his time at the college, Sussman was a part of both the Executive and Finance Committees and also served as chair of the Academic Affairs Committee.

Trustee Arthur M. Sussman dies at 73, always ‘caring and compassionate’

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Bill Wolf elected new board of trustees chairman

Bill Wolf elected new board of trustees chairman

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One-year Strategic Plan check-in

One-year Strategic Plan check-in

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2015–2016 Year in review

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Manifest Preview

Manifest aims to ‘animate’ art community

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Diana Vallera, an adjunct professor in the Photography Department and part-time faculty union president, said the college needs to better compensate its adjunct faculty in light of a study conducted by Graff, Ballauer & Blanski, a local public accounting firm, on behalf of P-Fac.

P-Fac calls for improved budget transparency from administration

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ConSoul

Biggest Mouth erupts with heart and soul

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Junior business & entrepreneurship major Kaela Ritter, Megan Perrero, a freshman journalism major and Bree Bracey, a sophomore theatre major, will join the Student Government Association’s executive board next academic year.

SGA elects new executive board for 2016–2017

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College appoints three members to Academic Affairs

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The Part-Time Faculty Union led by Diana Vallera, an adjunct professor in the Photography Department and P-Fac president, won its case March 24.

P-Fac wins years-long case against college

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The Faculty Senate discussed and approved two motions regarding summer graduate credit hours and the position of academic ombudsperson on April 8.

Faculty Senate approves two new motions

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Voters line up with proposed names for upcoming murals in the South Loop. The voting period ends April 22 and individuals can only vote once at the Arcade, 618 S. Michigan Ave.

Students compete for WAC

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Academic Affairs turnover

College continues turnover: hiring, promotion overhaul

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Board of trustees changes

College’s board of trustees revamped as old members leave

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Diana Vallera, an adjunct professor in the Photography Department and president of P-Fac, discussed concerns about the college at the Strategic Planning Steering Committee’s final meeting on April 20, 2015. 

P-Fac’s 13 labor law allegations passed back to college

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Michelle Gates

Five years, five CFOs

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Spring enrollment 2016

Enrollment low, despite retention spike

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President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim discussed with the college’s Student Government Association his personal vision of the student center, scheduled for completion by the Fall 2018 Semester.

Student center envisioned as a place of ‘inclusion’

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Mark Kelly, vice president of Student Success, presented the 4 percent tuition increase at the Feb. 9 SGA meeting.

Fewer students, more money: Students pay up for enrollment drop

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To focus more on career outcomes, the college is merging the Portfolio Center and the Student Employment Office with the internship program June 1. 

Career Center to merge job programs for better service

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Members of the United Staff of Columbia College rallied Dec. 8 in opposition of a merit pay system, which they refuse to consider without first-recieving a cost-of-living raise, as reported Dec. 14, 2015 by The Chronicle.

Merit pay system calls into question ‘subjective’ ranking system

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NFL Draft punts graduation back to The Chicago Theatre

NFL Draft punts graduation back to The Chicago Theatre

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The staff of Columbia College Chicago formed a rally to demand increase in cost of living adjustment

Staff members rally for cost of living adjustment, foresee a possible ‘brain drain’ of college employees

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Nonprofit aims to help artists manage student debt

Nonprofit aims to help artists manage student debt

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Focus group demands better Columbia hires

Focus group demands better Columbia hires

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Diversity committee to be formed through self-nominations

Diversity committee to be formed through self-nominations

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Big Chicago uses technology to manage large classes

Big Chicago uses technology to manage large classes

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Million Student March lacks actionable plan

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Students call for improved SFS phone, online customer service

Students call for improved SFS phone, online customer service

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Graduate student searches for Paris’ untold stories

Graduate student searches for Paris’ untold stories

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Diversity at Columbia Part I: Many initiatives but stalled progress

Diversity at Columbia Part I: Many initiatives but stalled progress

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Student center to be developed through student eyes

Student center to be developed through student eyes

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College approves planning, development of new student center

College approves planning, development of new student center

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Jeff Garlin: ‘You can be as stupid as you want—you’re students!’

Jeff Garlin: ‘You can be as stupid as you want—you’re students!’

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Two lawsuits in two weeks: P-Fac files federal complaints against college

Two lawsuits in two weeks: P-Fac files federal complaints against college

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P-Fac files federal lawsuit against college

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College’s net revenue continues to decrease

College’s net revenue continues to decrease

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College seeks higher security profile, students want more

College seeks higher security profile, students want more

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College addresses enrollment decline

College addresses enrollment decline

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College enrollment declines by nearly 500, new student rates up

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College Advising Center to restructure despite understaffing

College Advising Center to restructure despite understaffing

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Man charged in Columbia College groping offense

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Hired then un-hired: students lose on-campus job offers, workers get reduced hours

Hired then un-hired: students lose on-campus job offers, workers get reduced hours

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Wearden discusses Strategic Plan implementation, Faculty Senate voices ideas, concerns

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College announces new hires, promotions

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Former assistant professor Kelly Page filed lawsuits against the college and Philippe Ravanas, chair of the Business & Entrepreneurship Department, on Feb. 13, alleging employment discrimination.

College, chair accused of employment discrimination

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Manifest 2015

Marching toward Manifest 2015

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LGBTQ Gender Fusions celebrates identity, diversity

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NSAC

Students win with Pizza Hut campaign

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Deborah Maue, the new vice president of Strategic Marketing & Communications, will help the college clarify its brand message to help strengthen its enrollment and fundraising strategies.

College gets strategic with new vice president

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Strategic Plan advertisements

Recent program eliminations spark mistrust in Strategic Plan, administration

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Buyout Criteria

Mass buyout brings workforce reductions

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Columbia College Chicago

Revisualizing Columbia: College unveils 5-year Strategic Plan

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Stan Wearden, senior vice president and provost, has said increasing the average class size by one student could save the college $1 million a year. The college is also currently exploring larger lecture hall style classes to be implemented in future semesters.

How big is too big? College weighs in on increased class sizes

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Student Employment

College to axe student positions

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The First-Year Seminar program, designed to introduce new students to the college, has been eliminated, resulting in the termination of seven employees.

FYS program cut, employees terminated

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VP Berg to leave college

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Columbia’s 2016 budget hints at deep cuts

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Katrea Lux

The world of black cosplay: discrimination, rejection, invisibility of the black cosplaying community

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Lex Lawson, the college’s new coordinator of LGBTQ Culture and Community, assumed his new role Feb. 3. Lawson has worked within the LGBTQ community for more than 12 years and plans to bring his connections to various LGBTQ organizations within the Chicago area to Columbia.

New LGBTQ coordinator to foster collaboration, opportunities, celebration

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Spring 2015 Enrollment

Enrollment declines, national average rises

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Industry Events out, Portfolio Day in: College redefines networking events

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LGBTQ leaders seek national training

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Photography alumna Barbara Diener introduced her work Jan. 26 at the Museum of Contemporary Photography in the 600 S. Michigan Ave. Building for the opening reception of the “What Remains” exhibit.

Photography alumna finds home away from home

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Kevin Hart’s homophobia reflects bigger issue

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Administrative Changes

College experiences administrative shake-up

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Ronald Sodini, the new associate vice president of Security, assumed his new role on Jan. 12 and plans to create an office that is more accessible to students and to develop policies that reflect the concerns of those on campus.

New associate vice president of Security brings policing experiences to campus

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Communication and Media Innovation

Department merger spawns search for new chair

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Part-time faculty association votes yes on disaffiliation from parent union IEA-NEA

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Journalism Department

School of Media Arts introduces new Communication & Media Innovation Department

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Madison Zielinski, a freshman creative writing major and a student in “Anatomies of Slam Poetry,” won first place at the college’s first poetry slam hosted by Zielinski’s class and the “Club Management: Practicum” course.

Interdisciplinary collaboration presents first-ever poetry slam

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Faculty, students and staff voiced opinions at the college’s final Strategic Planning roundtable on Dec. 1 in the 1104 S. Wabash Ave. Building. The session focused on issues pertaining to diversity, race and inclusiveness. Raquel Monroe, a professor in the Dance Department, was one of several faculty members to offer input at the event. 

Final roundtable wraps up feedback phase

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Jameel Bridgewater, a junior art + design major, works with photography and graphic design through Bridgesx1913, a company he founded in 2012. He said his company has provided him with networking and travel opportunities, and he plans to establish a global presence by 2025.

Artistic entrepreneur creates opportunities

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Stan Wearden, senior vice president and provost, sent out an email Nov. 24 detailing plans to restructure the Office of Academic Affairs by eliminating and adding positions.

College out with old, in with new roles

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Canine Therapy Corps

Therapy dogs to make finals less ‘ruff’

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Hip-hop artist J. Cole surprised the college when he showed up to speak about the music industry to four classes in the Business & Entrepreneurship Department on Nov. 19 in the Hokin Lecture Hall of the 623 S. Wabash Ave. Building.

J. Cole gives students industry insight

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President Kwang-Wu Kim spoke to the City Club of Chicago to raise awareness of the college among the Chicago community at Maggiano’s Banquet Restaurant, 111 W. Grand Ave. on Nov 13.

Kim invites community to embrace Columbia

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College counseling services help prevent suicide

College counseling services help prevent suicide

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President Kwang-Wu Kim discussed the strategic plan process Oct. 24 during a Town Hall meeting with faculty at Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash Ave. 

College solicits Strategic Plan feedback

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Commentary

‘Dear White People’ fails to make transformative point

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Diana Vallera, president of the Part-Time Faculty Union and an adjunct professor in the Photography Department, said she worked with the college to accommodate adjunct faculty members that missed the deadline for submitting teaching availability forms for the Spring 2015 semester.

College addresses adjunct faculty teaching availability form issue

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Fashion students going green for Chicago runways

Fashion students going green for Chicago runways

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College reboots its fundraising

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College reports leaders’ pay

College reports leaders’ pay

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