About 35 people gathered outside Santa Monica College on Monday to protest recent cuts in classes, programs and faculty. The community college recently cut $13 million from its 2002-2003 budget, as well as 7.5 percent in classes. Another $15 million is expected to be cut from next year’s budget and 30 percent will be cut in classes. Teachers, faculty and students have been vocal in their outrage over the cuts and lay-offs. Monday’s message was pointed toward SMC’s board of trustees.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 6, 2003. Read the original PDF.