Community Colleges

June 27, 2019

After regaining its independence, Compton College sets ambitious path for future

The college has returned to local control more than 13 years after losing its accreditation and merging with El Camino College.

Michael Burke

January 10, 2019

Newsom's higher education budget would boost aid, freeze tuition and repair campuses

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s overall $209 billion budget would increase the amount the state spends on the California State University system by $562 million.

Larry Gordon And Mikhail Zinshteyn

December 12, 2018

Californians want tuition-free community college to be priority for Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom

Just over half of voters said free community college tuition should be a high or very high priority for new state funding, new poll finds.

Nico Savidge

August 14, 2018

Community colleges try new ‘pathway’ to student success

California colleges are pursuing a bold effort to improve graduation and transfer. Could its ambition be a stumbling block to success?

Karin Fischer

March 23, 2018

Gavin Newsom says increased higher education spending should be top priority in California budget talks to avoid tuition hikes

The leading candidate for governor also said he supports Jerry Brown's proposal to tie community college funding to student outcomes.

Nico Savidge

October 17, 2017

To help those who need to stay close to home, state tells CSU to favor local students in admission

The new state budget requires CSU to develop by May new preferences for qualified applicants from the local regions around campuses. The action grows out of concerns that more CSU campuses and majors are becoming overcrowded and are turning away students.

Larry Gordon

September 1, 2017

California colleges undaunted by Trump's decision to phase out DACA

Undocumented students will continue to be welcome at UC, CSU and community colleges, education leaders say.

Carolyn Jones

January 31, 2017

Creating a debt-free college program would cost state an estimated $3.3 billion

California's public colleges and universities are among the most affordable, but many students still graduate with significant debt.

Fermin Leal

December 8, 2016

Removing obstacles to success in community college

Community colleges must better support students’ academic progression while upholding standards in college-level courses.

Olga Rodriguez and Marisol Cuellar Mejia

December 1, 2016

Growth of career programs emphasizing hands-on learning offer students new opportunities

The OC Pathways Showcase highlighted the growth of career pathways programs across Orange County, where 14,000 students currently receive mentoring and internships as part of partnerships with industries.

Fermin Leal

September 20, 2016

Cal State system moves one step closer to initiative boosting graduation rates

The plan includes offering more course sections and improving academic support for students.

Fermin Leal

August 25, 2016

Cal State system pushes students to graduate in four years, improve low completion rates

The CSU system is in line for a $35 million grant if it adopts plans to boost four-year graduation rates.

Larry Gordon

August 24, 2016

Smarter Balanced scores show more California 11th-graders 'college ready'

Still, only a third of juniors met or exceeded standards in math.

Fermin Leal

August 16, 2016

Bill calls for uniform AP exam credit policy for California community colleges

Fermin Leal

July 4, 2016

Dual enrollment programs attracting more students in California high schools

Students can graduate high school with an associate degree.

Fermin Leal