California Community Colleges

May 15, 2020

Newsom’s proposed budget cuts to higher education force difficult choices ahead

UC, CSU and community colleges face significant declines in state funding, prompting fears of tuition hikes and program cuts. Federal funds might ease the pain.

Michael Burke And Larry Gordon

May 13, 2020

The end of college teaching as we know it (if all goes well)

Instead of baleful predictions, let's focus on the changes that should come about.

Jody Greene

April 28, 2020

Even if California college campuses reopen, will most students still come?

Worried about finances and health, some high school seniors are deciding to stay closer to home for college.

Larry Gordon

April 24, 2020

Calbright funds would be better spent on health benefits for part-time community college faculty

Most part-time faculty do not have health benefits, though they make up 70% of community college faculty.

Debbie Klein

April 24, 2020

Calbright College is needed now more than ever

Calbright College will provide essential training to help workers recover from the looming economic recession.

Ajita Menon 

April 16, 2020

Let's hail the heroes of higher ed’s pandemic-inspired shift into the modern age

An unsung handful of employees at each UC campus facilitated the rapid transition to online instruction.

Jody Greene

March 18, 2020

All community colleges in California suspending most in-person instruction

Some colleges are moving all classes online, while others are moving only lectures online. A few colleges are canceling classes completely.

Michael Burke

March 16, 2020

Disruptions to California community colleges possible into next academic year, chancellor says

Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley was also given broad emergency powers to ensure students continue learning amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Michael Burke

March 14, 2020

List of California colleges and universities that have moved classes online

From San Diego to Humboldt, colleges throughout California are suspending in-person classes in response to the threat of coronavirus.

Michael Burke

March 13, 2020

College faculty in California scramble to adapt as classes move to online instruction

Colleges and universities are cancelling in-person classes across the state.

Ashley A. Smith

February 21, 2020

California community college students would receive more financial aid under a new state proposal

More than 300,000 additional community college students would be eligible for Cal Grants covering non-tuition costs under a new proposal.

Michael Burke

February 14, 2020

California's community colleges chancellor defends new online college

The state’s first online community college has encountered difficulties, including opposition from faculty at other community colleges.

Diana Lambert

January 30, 2020

High school suspensions, multiple schools affect foster youth as they enter college

New research finds these students had lower grade point averages than their peers because of barriers they faced in high school.

Ashley A. Smith

January 27, 2020

Mixed results for California’s experiment with community colleges offering bachelor’s degrees

Since 2016, California Community Colleges have offered bachelor's degrees. A non-partisan state agency report gives a mixed review of the 15 programs.

Ashley A. Smith

January 16, 2020

President of Calbright College who resigned will be paid through end of March

Heather Hiles suddenly resigned this week after less than one year on the job.

Ashley A. Smith