More Facebook discussion groups

I haven't been an active CCS Literature alumna recently, but in case anyone is looking for news, rumors, rants, and discussion, here are a few Facebook groups that you might be interested in joining:

• College of Creative Studies - an open group for all CCS students, alumni, faculty, staff, friends, and even prospective students.
• CCS Literature Collaborative - a closed group mostly intended for current Lit students.
• College of Creative Studies, UCSB Literature Alumni - an open group for all Lit alumni, also welcoming current students and friends.
• CCS Student-Alumni Network - an open group with the goal to improve communication between alumni and current students, mostly about the Lit program.
• College of Creative Studies Lit Alumni Mercenaries and Castoffs (1995-2011) - a closed group for recent Lit alumni.

Update: This announcement is why the alumni groups have been active recently:

The Executive Vice Chancellor has requested that the Academic Senate consider a hold on admissions to the Literature major for Fall 2014 in order to provide the time and opportunity to strengthen a cherished and valued program. The recommendation stemmed from an established and carefully considered program review process for academic units of the University of California; the review for CCS was conducted last academic year. The Academic Senate will be reviewing the recommendation and will make a determination on the appropriate next steps. While the process continues, admissions to the program remains open; applications will be read and assessed as normal until the College is informed otherwise. We have been working earnestly to resolve this matter, and will continue to do so. Rest assured that this will not affect any student who is currently enrolled, nor will it affect current students’ ability to complete their degree. As pertinent information is made available, we will post it here.

Also covered in the Daily Nexus.