O.C. Trustees Reinstate Study-in-Spain Program
Reversing course on a decision that had drawn sharp protests from students, parents and teachers, South Orange County Community College District trustees Tuesday reinstated a study-abroad program in Spain.
Last month, the board had voted to cancel the program, saying Spain was dangerous and objecting to its withdrawal of troops from Iraq.
Speaking before a packed auditorium, Trustee William O. Jay, who at the last meeting had voted against sending students to Spain, reintroduced the measure to approve the trip. Only trustees who vote against a measure can bring it back for a second vote.
The district, composed of Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College, voted 5 to 2 reinstate the 14-year-old program.
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