Mayor Lee’s Statement on City College of San Francisco Accreditation
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today issued the following statement on the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)’s decision to terminate the accreditation of City College of San Francisco (CCSF):
“I am deeply disappointed that the progress made over the last year at City College has not adequately addressed the serious concerns brought by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
A bold plan of action is needed to rescue City College. For this reason, I fully support the recommendation to appoint a special trustee with full authority by the Community Colleges Board of Governors to expedite reforms that are needed for the college to continue. I will work closely with my Education Leadership Council and City staff to provide City College with the support it needs to keep its accreditation.
These will be difficult times for the College, but this is the time to commit to true reforms and revitalization, so that this irreplaceable and valued institution continues. We must put City College on a path to long term success to make sure San Franciscans have access to critical education and workforce training. The College is too important to our City’s social and economic future, and central to our efforts to equip our youth and adults with the skills to compete and succeed in the 21st Century economy. Our City’s economy depends on it, and our students deserve no less.
I want to thank the State Chancellor for keeping City College a priority and for his commitment to keeping the institution open and providing hope and an affordable opportunity for College to every San Franciscan.”
Under the ACCJC’s process, City College will have the opportunity to request a review and can appeal the decision after the review, if necessary. City College of San Francisco will remain open and accept students during this process.
“I am deeply disappointed that the progress made over the last year at City College has not adequately addressed the serious concerns brought by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
A bold plan of action is needed to rescue City College. For this reason, I fully support the recommendation to appoint a special trustee with full authority by the Community Colleges Board of Governors to expedite reforms that are needed for the college to continue. I will work closely with my Education Leadership Council and City staff to provide City College with the support it needs to keep its accreditation.
These will be difficult times for the College, but this is the time to commit to true reforms and revitalization, so that this irreplaceable and valued institution continues. We must put City College on a path to long term success to make sure San Franciscans have access to critical education and workforce training. The College is too important to our City’s social and economic future, and central to our efforts to equip our youth and adults with the skills to compete and succeed in the 21st Century economy. Our City’s economy depends on it, and our students deserve no less.
I want to thank the State Chancellor for keeping City College a priority and for his commitment to keeping the institution open and providing hope and an affordable opportunity for College to every San Franciscan.”
Under the ACCJC’s process, City College will have the opportunity to request a review and can appeal the decision after the review, if necessary. City College of San Francisco will remain open and accept students during this process.