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Joi Lin Blake, Ed.D., Superintendent/President of the Palomar Community College District talks to the graduating students in the Dome before the commencement ceremony at Palomar College in San Marcos, Calif. on May 26, 2017. (Joe Dusel/The Telescope)

Palomar faculty members calling for vote on President’s performance

Ana Acosta September 25, 2019

Story by Ana Acosta Forty faculty members have signed a petition asking the Faculty Senate to consider the performance of President/Superintendent Joi Lin Blake’s leadership. Two English professors,...

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Protecting the promise of higher education lecture recap

Chanele Retuya October 15, 2015

A Political Economy lecture held on Oct. 14 informed students about the threats being targeted toward public higher education, and how it has become a profit deal for corporations. Charter schools and...

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...

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