Press Releases 2008

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(831) 479-6158
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June 25, 2008

Cabrillo College Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Solicits New Members

APTOS, CA – Committee members are being sought by Cabrillo College President Brian King to serve on the Cabrillo College Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee. The committee is seeking applications of representatives who are: an active member of a business organization and representing the business community located in the District, an active member of a bona fide taxpayers’ organization, and at large members. Oversight committee members cannot be employees, officials, vendors, consultants, or contractors of Cabrillo College.

New members will be appointed by the Cabrillo Governing Board at its August meeting. Applications are due July 11, 2008 by 5:00 pm, and can be downloaded as a PDF here.. For application information, contact the Cabrillo College President’s Office at 831-479-6306.

The Cabrillo College Governing Board passed a resolution on April 4, 2004 establishing the independent citizens’ oversight committee. The committee is responsible for ensuring Cabrillo College’s financial accountability for projects funded by a $118 million general obligation bond passed by voters in March 2004.

For more information about the activities of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee, please visit: http://www.cabrillo.edu/internal/facilities/measured/index.html.

The application can be found at: http://www.cabrillo.edu/news/press/PR_2008/Citizens_Oversight_Committee_Application_2008.pdf

About Cabrillo College
Cabrillo College is a leading California community college serving Santa Cruz County with locations in Aptos, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. It is ranked #1 in transfers to UC Santa Cruz. Founded in 1959, the college offers over 100 academic and career technology programs that serve multiple educational goals such as A.A. and A.S. degrees, certificates of proficiency, skills certificates, transfer to 4-year institutions or for lifelong learning and personal enrichment. Our mission is to enhance the intellectual, cultural, and economic vitality of our diverse community by assisting all students in their quest for lifelong learning and success in an ever-changing world.