Calbright was an interesting concept that I believe had a tremendous amount of potential. Although it can certainly be argued that it is entirely redundant. That being said... appears it is already in trouble. President put on Administrative Leave and Abruptly Resigns - not a good indication. No bid $500k contract to a politically individual - not a good indication. No board approval, and they abstained from a ratifying vote - not a good indication. No full-time faculty hired - not a good indication. “We continue to question the value of Calbright,” the Faculty Association of California Community Colleges said Monday in a statement responding to Hiles’ resignation. “Unfortunately, new leadership alone will not fix this inherently flawed use of state resources.” LINK
