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What’s Going On?

The goal of this page is to have a single point being updated often that details how the current crisis came about and the steps being taken to Save Chester College. It is a work in progress.

Overview: Chester College of New England is facing a $500,000 – $900,000 operating deficit for the 2012-2013 academic year. If enough funds are not raised, the Board of Trustees may be forced to close the school or sell it to another institution (which would likely result inclosure). The board will be meeting on May 9th to discuss the colleges future. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni have launched a major fundraising and activism campaign in order to save their school.

Chronology

April 24 : An anonymous faculty member puts up posters on campus with an “Occupy Chester” slogan and describing the financial situation the college was facing.

April 25 : Two emergency meetings are held by the president of the college, Bob Baines, to explain to students what is happening to and to attempt to stop the flow of rumors about what is happening. The first meeting was filmed and can be viewed here.

May 5 : Save! Chester College: Silent Auction fundraiser. Raised $15,000, as well as a $5,000 pledge. Total amount raised reached $87,000

May 6 : Received another $5,000 pledge, increasing grand total to $92,000.

May 7 :  Faculty and staff sign a Vote of No Confidence in Bob Baines and students rally in front of the Lane building, demanding his resignation. The Board of Trustees acknowledges the vote but continues to support Baines. Please read the Vote of No Confidence for more information.

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Funds Raised

$123,006.58