California Community Colleges

August 6, 2019

California’s new Calbright College faces questions weeks before opening

With eight weeks to go before the start of classes, Calbright College faces questions on whether it will be ready. Its new president says it plans to launch online and job training for 400 students.

Ashley A. Smith

July 15, 2019

Governing board of California community colleges extends chancellor's contract

California Community Colleges board of governors extended the contract for Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley despite objections from faculty members.

Michael Burke

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

June 14, 2019

More aid for older and homeless students in California's higher education budget

The budget provides an increase to 41,000 Cal Grants for older students to pay tuition. Advocates say more help is needed and hope for bigger reforms next year.

Larry Gordon And Michael Burke

June 7, 2019

And the winner is: 'Calbright' will be the name for California's new community college

Since the new school is not only online, its name is changing. "Calbright College" seeks to evoke California and a better future.

Larry Gordon

May 30, 2019

Newsom's plan to aid parents enrolled in California colleges runs into resistance

Gov. Newsom said college students who are parents of dependent children deserve a special helping hand. But legislators say they want to aid a wider group of older students.

Larry Gordon

May 14, 2019

California Community College faculty groups vote no confidence in chancellor

Faculty complain they have been ignored in important changes at the 115 colleges. Community college leaders say change can be challenging.

Larry Gordon

May 10, 2019

Gov. Newsom proposes more help for homeless California college students but no major Cal Grant boost

Much debate is ahead about legislation to expand Cal Grants beyond tuition costs. Gov. Newsom says state must balance different needs.

Larry Gordon

May 7, 2019

California colleges help students dress for success — for free

More colleges open shops to provide students with free professional attire for work interviews, internships and new jobs.

Larry Gordon

April 24, 2019

California’s newest college will blend online and face-to-face job training

Very different from traditional community colleges, it targets 8 million underemployed Californians and aims to be tuition-free.

Larry Gordon

April 2, 2019

Lack of effective state education data system holds students back

Longitudinal system that connects K-12 and higher ed could help more students complete college.

Michal Kurlaender

March 18, 2019

California community colleges show little progress in student graduations and transfers

Community colleges remain a long way from the 2021-22 targets for students to complete degrees and transfer to UC or CSU.

Larry Gordon

February 20, 2019

California’s black students lag in college completion despite some gains

With only a third of black adults earning a degree, the report urges colleges to get more students to come back and finish.

Larry Gordon

February 14, 2019

California’s new ‘free college’ law for community colleges covers more than tuition

California community college students are getting free tuition, laptops and textbooks as colleges spend $46 million in state “free tuition” funds.

Mikhail Zinshteyn

February 6, 2019

Former Gates Foundation executive and entrepreneur to lead California's online community college

President and CEO named for California's new online community college

Mikhail Zinshteyn