CHULA VISTA, Calif. -- It's a normal day at Southwestern College in Chula Vista.

Students absorb various subjects such as science, architecture or math. What they won't absorb are the massive budget cuts being faced by other school districts and cities throughout California.

"You know I don't want to. I don't want to be arrogant about it but I really think it's because of proactive planning, and I also think it speaks of some experience, you know," said Southwestern College President Raj Chopra, Ph.D.

Officials at Southwestern College saw trouble on the horizon months ago.

The school is expected to lose $1.1 million in state funding, but as hundreds of school teachers await word on whether they will lose their jobs, Southwestern College will lose no one.

"You know, we haven't notified anyone due to the financial situation, no," said Chopra.

One of the reasons why Southwestern College finds itself in decent shape is due to the decision to tighten its "budgetary belts" well before they had to.

"I think so. I think absolutely. As a matter of fact, that's the reason we find ourselves in the good situation we are in," said Chopra.

Southwestern eliminated vacant positions, shuffled departments and asked everyone to cut costs where they could.

Professor Corey Breininger said, "And for us, the problem is having the paper supplies, the print materials, the ink, the toner, and stuff like that."

Many professors bought into the school's plan, and while they may not have all of their supplies, administrators said there should be little effect on students.

"That I think is the most important; not to do something that would adversely affect our students," said Chopra.

Some students said they were not so sure.

"Any budget cuts and the students are immediately affected by it," said Adrian Del Rio, Associated Student Organization president.

The answers will come in the coming months when the school learns if it tightened its belt enough.

"And you still have a job next year. We all have a job. We like that, you know," said Chopra.

Several summer classes with low enrollment were canceled but none of the school's 19,000 students are expected to have trouble fulfilling credits.