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Adrian Gonzales, Palomar College's interim president, discusses campus issues at the Governing Board meeting at Palomar College on Sept. 9, 2015. (Lou Roubitchek/The Telescope)

Eighty-nine golden handshakes

Mike Peterson October 9, 2015
Early retirement saves money, leaves gaps in departments
Golden Handshake illustration.(Brian O'Malley/The Telescope)

Retirement bonus postponed again

Susan Whaley May 11, 2015

A decision on whether to grant an early retirement bonus program for employees has been postponed a second time, with the faculty union alleging a conflict of interest. The Governing Board’s decision...

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Early retirement is a mess

Telescope Staff May 11, 2015

We at The Telescope are fed up with the lack of timeliness and seriousness concerning the early retirement incentive, also known as the golden handshake, for employees at Palomar College. Officials...

Golden Handshake illustration.(Brian O'Malley/The Telescope)

Retirement incentive delayed for employees, needs further analysis

Susan Whaley April 20, 2015

Many faculty, staff and administrators at Palomar College were looking forward to getting a hefty bonus for retiring early at the end of the semester. This may not be the case any longer. During the...

Nov. 8, 2013 | Palomar College President Robert Deegan addresses attendees of the 2013 Veterans' Day Ceremony. (Stephen Davis/(The Telescope)

Palomar College President will retire next year

Susan Whaley October 15, 2014

  The president of Palomar College is retiring next year. President Robert Deegan announced his plans to retire on June 30, 2015 at a public campus forum on Oct. 15. Deegan said he has...

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