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California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
Community Colleges
March 26, 2024

California Community Colleges approves 6 new bachelor's degree programs

The latest programs to be approved include respiratory care at Antelope Valley College and paralegal studies at Santa Ana College.

Michael Burke
Community Colleges
February 13, 2024

When Latinos pursue community college bachelor’s degrees, most find success

Nearly two-thirds complete upper division courses in two years, but few are enrolling, a new study finds.

Michael Burke
Community Colleges
September 27, 2023

Why enrollment is rebounding at California's community colleges

Driven largely by dual enrollment and interest in career training programs, enrollment at many California community colleges is on an upswing after the pandemic.

Michael Burke
Community Colleges
July 27, 2023

What to know about bachelor's degrees at California Community Colleges | Quick Guide

Bachelor's degrees are now offered at 27 of California's community colleges, giving students a more accessible, lower-cost option for a four-year degree.

Michael Burke
A broken system of university transfer
July 20, 2023

University of California opposes bill aimed at simplifying transfer process

UC is at odds with the Legislature. Assembly Bill 1749 would force UC to admit students who complete an associate degree for transfer, but UC officials argue many students would arrive underprepared.

Michael Burke
Community Colleges
June 29, 2023

Sonya Christian on her ambitious goals as California's new community colleges chief

Sonya Christian sat down with EdSource to discuss her plans for California's system of 116 community colleges.

Michael Burke
A broken system of university transfer
May 23, 2023

California Community Colleges 'will have a difficult time' meeting transfer goals without big changes

Amid a decline in the number of students earning an associate degree for transfer, the system's interim chancellor said significant changes are needed if the colleges want to reach their goals for increasing transfer.

Michael Burke
Community Colleges
April 26, 2023

California's next community colleges chief pushed key reforms and now faces new challenges

Sonya Christian's supporters say her track record of influencing statewide change prepares her for her new role: chancellor of California's community college system.

Michael Burke
Community Colleges
April 25, 2023

California Community Colleges moving forward with bachelor's degree approvals despite lawmaker objections

Following complaints from California State University, lawmakers had asked community college officials to pause applications for new baccalaureate programs.

Michael Burke
Financial Aid
March 15, 2023

Expansion of college financial aid in California may be at risk

Lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed last year to make major changes to Cal Grants, contingent on available revenue. But now the state faces a bleak budget forecast.

Michael Burke
Community Colleges
February 27, 2023

California community colleges rely too much on part-time faculty and misspend funds, audit finds

California's state auditor says community colleges are misspending money meant to hire full-time faculty and is calling on the chancellor's office to provide better oversight.

Michael Burke
Community Colleges
February 23, 2023

Sonya Christian named chancellor of California Community Colleges

Christian, chancellor of the Kern Community College District, will be the 11th chancellor in the system's history and the first woman in the role.

Michael Burke
Community Colleges
January 26, 2023

Key decisions await next California Community Colleges chancellor as search winds down

California's community colleges will soon have a new chancellor, who will have to decide how to wield limited power as the colleges try to build back from dramatic enrollment declines.

Michael Burke
Commentary
January 17, 2023

Reactions to the governor's higher education budget proposals

Leaders representing all segments of California’s education system share their reactions to the governor’s 2023-24 January budget proposal for California's public college and university systems.

EdSource staff
Podcast
September 8, 2022

Can we axe remedial classes?

Despite efforts to limit remedial classes in California, many colleges are still offering them. What would it take to eliminate these courses?

EdSource staff