Tense April 2 board meeting included a public call to step down and a message from the vice chair regarding the chair’s behavior By River Shepherd Late into Lane Community College’s April 2 Board of Education meeting, Vice Chair Kevin Alltucker, at-large position 6, read aloud a letter he wrote to the board making a…
By Kat Tabor With the election season heating up, Jerry Rust has declared his candidacy for the Lane Community College Board of Education, seeking the Director position for Zone 1, a four-year term. Zone 1 represents western Lane County, including West Eugene and Florence. Rust has experience in government, education, and public service. Rust, a…
Appointed in July 2024, Weismann Aims to Secure a Full Term on the LCC Board of Education By Kat Tabor The Lane Community College Board of Education appointed Julie Weismann to fill the Zone 3 vacancy at its Jul. 17, 2024 meeting. She will complete the term, which expires on June 30. Now, Weismann is…
Vasquez Announces Candidacy, Challenging Incumbent Austin Fölnagy By Kat Tabor Richard A. Vasquez, a self-employed consultant with a background in legal studies and education, has announced his candidacy for the Lane Community College (LCC) Board of Education, seeking to represent Zone 4. The seat, which covers eastern Lane County, is currently held by Austin Fölnagy,…
Austin Fölnagy Running for Re-election in District 4 on LCC board of education By Kat Tabor Austin Fölnagy has announced his candidacy for re-election to the Lane Community College Board of Education in seat 4. Fölnagy represents East Lane County. Before his tenure at LCC, he was vice chair of the Klamath Community College Board….
By Kat Tabor MECHA de Lane Community College, known as MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán), adopted a new name in 2019 to align with the national rebranding of the organization. The group remains committed to educating and engaging both its members and the campus community about this transition and about the work of MECHA…
Lane Students Advocate for Themselves With the Help of LCCEABy Kat Tabor On Jan. 26, Lane Community College students demonstrated the power of collective action by delivering 648 letters to the LCC Board of Education. The letters detailed students’ needs for success and were part of a letter-writing campaign organized by the Lane Community College…
Lane Community College’s Board of Education is facing growing criticism after failing to appoint a replacement for a member who resigned in November 2024. Despite interviewing four candidates who sought to replace Lisa Fragala, who resigned following her election to the Oregon Legislature, during a special meeting on Dec.18, 2024, the board was unable to…
On Dec. 18, the Lane Community College Board of Education held a special meeting to address the vacancy for Member-at-Large Position Seven, which became open following the resignation of Lisa Fragala in November. Fragala stepped down after being elected to the Oregon Legislature. Past board members have resigned to become Lane County commissioners or have…
The Lane Community College Scholarship Office continues efforts to support students beyond the fall term by offering multiple workshops over winter break. These sessions are designed to guide students through the scholarship application process, providing individual assistance and practical tips with snacks provided. Led by Tina Hunter and her team, the Scholarship Office has worked…
