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A new era for Palomar College baseball

Mike Peterson and Mike Adams February 3, 2016

Wednesday’s grand opening ceremony for Palomar College’s new ballpark was not only a beginning for Buck Taylor’s preseason state ranked No. 2 Comets, but also the start of what will eventually be...

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)

No permanent president is a major issue

Telescope Staff December 7, 2015

For a minute there, we thought there was going to be a new President for Palomar College. On Nov. 17, just before the Thanksgiving break, a special closed session meeting of the Governing Board...

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Governing Board votes to close presidential search

Mike Peterson December 6, 2015

Palomar College has closed their current search for a new president. The Governing Board voted unanimously in closed session to close the current search and not hire either of the two finalists...

Students flooding the halls of the MD building after class on Sept. 29, 2014. (Gary West/The Telescope)

Palomar College remains accredited

Mike Peterson July 3, 2015

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges reaffirmed Palomar’s accreditation status in June, according to a letter President Deegan addressed to the campus community. In the letter,...

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...

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...

Robert P. Deegan, Superintendent/President Palomar Community College District, concludes his portion of the College Forum on Feb. 23, 2015 in the Governing Board Room. (Ricardo Torres/The Telescope)

Forum informs audience of the happenings on campus

Susan Whaley February 24, 2015

Accreditation, retirement plans and Palomar College's budget were the three big topics discussed during an All College Forum Monday afternoon. Palomar President Robert Deegan led the discussion to a...

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

Retirement causing campus conflict

Susan Whaley February 2, 2015

Key officials at Palomar have announced plans to retire at the end of the Spring 2015 semester, which has caused faculty members to draft a plan to ease the transition of the potential vacated seats. Faculty...

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Golden handshake raises questions

Telescope Staff November 10, 2014

Palomar College President Robert Deegan announced his retirement on Oct. 15 during a public forum on campus. The timing however is problematic. Coincidentally, the Governing Board approved for the college...

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...

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

Early retirement may entice staff

Susan Whaley September 22, 2014
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Comedian Jaysen Waller of The Boyz performs The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) in front of the audience at The Festival fundraiser for the Peter Gach Steinway Grand Piano April 12, 2014. (David Shrum/The Telescope)

Money raised for grand piano during ‘Festival’

David Shrum April 21, 2014
Festival Concludes Steinway Fundraiser
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