California Community Colleges

August 7, 2020

California releases guidance for reopening colleges and universities

Colleges and universities in California can reopen this fall but must offer most classes virtually and have other restrictions in place.

Michael Burke

July 20, 2020

The Central Valley’s Madera Community College becomes California’s newest community college

Previously a satellite campus of Reedley College, Madera now becomes an independent college in State Center Community College District.

Michael Burke

July 17, 2020

California’s top higher education officials urge voters to support affirmative action in hiring and admissions

California’s higher education leaders appear together for what may be their last public gathering in an online forum, entitled “New Realities for Higher Education."

Larry Gordon

July 1, 2020

Community colleges struggle with students’ food needs as pandemic increases demand

As food needs for California's community college students have increased, their campus food pantries face stagnant budgets.

Betty Márquez Rosales

June 12, 2020

Cerritos College opens California’s first housing exclusively for homeless students

Cerritos College opens state’s first exclusive housing for homeless community college students.

Ashley A. Smith

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