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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

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 Columbia's Convocation Sept. 2 where Singer Rahkii performed her song

Convocation urges students to explore city, themselves

September 6, 2016
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’

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
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