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School of Graduate Studies dean steps down, interim fills position

School of Graduate Studies dean steps down, interim fills position

July 17, 2017
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

November 21, 2016
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

October 31, 2016
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

October 31, 2016
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

October 24, 2016
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

October 20, 2016
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’

October 17, 2016
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’

October 3, 2016
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!’

September 30, 2016
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

September 26, 2016
Wearden addresses enrollment comments, Fashion BFA

Wearden addresses enrollment comments, Fashion BFA

September 26, 2016
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

September 19, 2016
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

September 12, 2016
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

September 12, 2016
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

September 6, 2016
Incoming students enjoy Columbias 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

September 6, 2016
Arthur M. Sussman joined Columbias 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’

August 21, 2016
Bill Wolf elected new board of trustees chairman

Bill Wolf elected new board of trustees chairman

May 17, 2016

2015–2016 Year in review

May 9, 2016
One-year Strategic Plan check-in

One-year Strategic Plan check-in

May 9, 2016
Manifest Preview

Manifest aims to ‘animate’ art community

May 2, 2016
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

April 25, 2016
ConSoul

Biggest Mouth erupts with heart and soul

April 25, 2016

College appoints three members to Academic Affairs

April 18, 2016
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

April 18, 2016
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

April 11, 2016
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

April 11, 2016
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

April 4, 2016
Board of trustees changes

College’s board of trustees revamped as old members leave

April 4, 2016
Academic Affairs turnover

College continues turnover: hiring, promotion overhaul

April 4, 2016
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

February 29, 2016
Michelle Gates

Five years, five CFOs

February 29, 2016
Spring enrollment 2016

Enrollment low, despite retention spike

February 21, 2016
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’

February 21, 2016
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

February 15, 2016
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

February 15, 2016
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

February 1, 2016
NFL Draft punts graduation back to The Chicago Theatre

NFL Draft punts graduation back to The Chicago Theatre

December 14, 2015
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

December 14, 2015
Nonprofit aims to help artists manage student debt

Nonprofit aims to help artists manage student debt

December 14, 2015
Focus group demands better Columbia hires

Focus group demands better Columbia hires

December 7, 2015
Diversity committee to be formed through self-nominations

Diversity committee to be formed through self-nominations

December 7, 2015
Big Chicago uses technology to manage large classes

Big Chicago uses technology to manage large classes

November 30, 2015

Million Student March lacks actionable plan

November 23, 2015
Students call for improved SFS phone, online customer service

Students call for improved SFS phone, online customer service

November 23, 2015
Graduate student searches for Paris’ untold stories

Graduate student searches for Paris’ untold stories

November 23, 2015
Diversity at Columbia Part I: Many initiatives but stalled progress

Diversity at Columbia Part I: Many initiatives but stalled progress

November 16, 2015
Student center to be developed through student eyes

Student center to be developed through student eyes

November 16, 2015
College approves planning, development of new student center

College approves planning, development of new student center

November 8, 2015
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!’

November 2, 2015
Two lawsuits in two weeks: P-Fac files federal complaints against college

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

November 2, 2015

P-Fac files federal lawsuit against college

October 26, 2015
College’s net revenue continues to decrease

College’s net revenue continues to decrease

October 26, 2015
College seeks higher security profile, students want more

College seeks higher security profile, students want more

October 12, 2015
College addresses enrollment decline

College addresses enrollment decline

October 5, 2015

College enrollment declines by nearly 500, new student rates up

September 28, 2015
College Advising Center to restructure despite understaffing

College Advising Center to restructure despite understaffing

September 28, 2015

Man charged in Columbia College groping offense

September 23, 2015
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

September 21, 2015

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

August 27, 2015

College announces new hires, promotions

July 24, 2015
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

May 11, 2015
Manifest 2015

Marching toward Manifest 2015

May 4, 2015

LGBTQ Gender Fusions celebrates identity, diversity

April 27, 2015
NSAC

Students win with Pizza Hut campaign

April 27, 2015
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

April 27, 2015
Strategic Plan advertisements

Recent program eliminations spark mistrust in Strategic Plan, administration

April 13, 2015
Columbia College Chicago

Revisualizing Columbia: College unveils 5-year Strategic Plan

April 6, 2015
Buyout Criteria

Mass buyout brings workforce reductions

April 6, 2015
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

March 30, 2015
Student Employment

College to axe student positions

March 16, 2015
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

March 16, 2015

Columbia’s 2016 budget hints at deep cuts

March 2, 2015

VP Berg to leave college

March 2, 2015
Katrea Lux

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

March 1, 2015
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

February 16, 2015
Spring 2015 Enrollment

Enrollment declines, national average rises

February 16, 2015

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

February 9, 2015

LGBTQ leaders seek national training

February 2, 2015
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

February 2, 2015

Kevin Hart’s homophobia reflects bigger issue

February 2, 2015
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

January 26, 2015
Communication and Media Innovation

Department merger spawns search for new chair

January 26, 2015
Administrative Changes

College experiences administrative shake-up

January 26, 2015

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

January 21, 2015
Journalism Department

School of Media Arts introduces new Communication & Media Innovation Department

December 22, 2014
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

December 8, 2014
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

December 8, 2014
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

December 1, 2014
Canine Therapy Corps

Therapy dogs to make finals less ‘ruff’

December 1, 2014
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

December 1, 2014
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

November 24, 2014
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

November 17, 2014
College counseling services help prevent suicide

College counseling services help prevent suicide

November 10, 2014
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

November 3, 2014
Commentary

‘Dear White People’ fails to make transformative point

November 3, 2014
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

October 27, 2014
Fashion students going green for Chicago runways

Fashion students going green for Chicago runways

October 20, 2014

College reboots its fundraising

October 13, 2014
College reports leaders’ pay

College reports leaders’ pay

October 6, 2014
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