She noted that Arts and Sciences was trim and sleek, very few duplicate courses are offered at Oceanside or Cardiff. Further reductions would erode program, and concerns about providing courses required for graduation, certificates and transfer. Also, she said that if associate faculty are cut, some instructional departments may disappear. Based on data gathered which supported request for state approval, many self employed entrepreneurs and consultants need the skills program proposes to teach. Program would provide entry level skills quickly for many companies, organizations, educational facilities, etc.
Entire curriculum is projected to be performance-based and project driven.
Proposed reductions will greatly affect many other programs and departments. Students take because of flexibility. Future budget cut proposals included cutting hourly classified salaries, overtime, substitutes, and summer school support. Also, she said this is a model program and we should continue its success. She suggested looking at the whole picture when considering expansion.