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Orange County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
 Smart Voter Carl H. Christensen

Candidate for
Trustee; South Orange County Community College District; Trustee Area 7

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Retired Educator
  • History instructor at Saddleback Community College for 28 years
  • President of SOCCCD Faculty Association in 1988-1989.
  • Sergeant in U.S. Army. Earned Combat Infantry Badge in Korean War.
  • Two fire seasons as a Forest Fire Truck Driver in the California Division of Forestry.
  • Employed as a Psychiatric Technician Trainee at Agnew and Sonoma State hospitals.
  • Hitchhiked across the U. S. twice and in Holland, Denmark and France.
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Considerable acrimony between the various groups at the SOCCCD has led to a threat of a loss of accreditation.
  • Violation of 50% law requiring half of district expenditures be on faculty salaries led to rush hiring of 38 full timers to meet requirements.
  • Unawareness of 50% law had led to the hiring of part timers who were cheaper even on a pro rata basis which often leads to lower quality teaching.
Key Endorsements
  • The California Teachers for Academic Excellence
  • Democratic Party of Orange County
Position Papers
Cost Cutting Gone Astray
This board seems inclined to make educational mistakes. It seems to have lost sight of its purpose to provide the best possible education for our young adults.
Serving the needs of our Young Adults
Questions about the Curriculum
New Board at Saddleback College
On my blog I reveal periodically my current experiences in running for local, public office to find out for myself and others how our democracy operates on the local level. So for those who may be interested, here is my blogspot: http://chc12.blogspot.com
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.smartvoter.org/vote/christensen
E-mail: carlhchris@cox.net


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