Santiago Canyon College

Resnick: Santiago Canyon College Faculty Take a Stand Against a Culture of Mistrust

by Dr. Barry Resnick Nov 10, 2025Nov 10, 2025 Why you can trust Voice of OC

In an unprecedented move, the Academic Senate representing the faculty of Santiago Canyon College voted near unanimously on a Vote of No Confidence for President Jeannie
Kim. Citing violations of numerous state policies and documented grievances, the Academic Senate outlined ethical failures and mistrust that has resulted in low morale at the east Orange campus.

Community Opinion

Resnick: Is Santiago Canyon College in the Same Financial Peril as the City of Orange?

by Dr. Barry Resnick Sep 19, 2025Sep 19, 2025 Why you can trust Voice of OC

A dire warning from Santiago Canyon College President Jeannie Kim echoes the recent fiscal alarm sounded by the consultant hired by the city of Orange. Like the city it serves, the east Orange community college now finds itself grappling with a staggering $3 million structural budget deficit.

Education

OC Community College District Employees Demand Better Pay; Negotiations Deadlock

by Hosam Elattar Mar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022 Why you can trust Voice of OC

As contentious contract negotiations reach an impasse, Rancho Santiago Community College District leadership and faculty are bumping heads over what they would call a fair agreement.

ARTS & CULTURE

A Celebration of Mexican Independence Through a Santanero Lens

by Kristina Garcia Sep 15, 2020Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Because of Coronavirus, celebrations for Mexican Independence Day will not happen in Santa Ana this year; but, a live celebration will be offered online.

Countywide, Orange, Santa Ana, Top Stories

Rancho Santiago’s Saudi Deal Is Apparently Back From the Dead

by Nick Gerda Jan 10, 2017Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

A scaled-down version of a controversial consulting contract between the Rancho Santiago Community College District Foundation and an entity funded by the Saudi Arabian government was approved by the foundation’s board in December.

Countywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories

Finance Expert Alleges Potential Securities Fraud by College District

by Adam Elmahrek Sep 3, 2015Jul 9, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

John P. Johns is alleging that the Rancho Santiago Community College District likely violated laws by failing to properly account for $16 million in needed renovations at the now-shuttered Orange Education Center. A spokesman for the district calls the allegations baseless.