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Tag: California State University
April 20, 2018

Cal State decides not to raise tuition as legislators support more funds

The Cal State system drops its plan to raise tuition by $228 to $5,970 for California undergraduates. Praising that freeze, Legislature leaders say they will seek to provide the university more state money.

Larry Gordon
April 15, 2018

From public housing to college: new national pilot helps low-income students in LA make that journey

A federally funded pilot program is bringing college and financial aid counseling to low-income students who live in public housing projects in nine cities, including Los Angeles. Whether it expands nationwide depends on results and funding.

Larry Gordon
April 8, 2018

A quiet revolt reshaping the pathway to college

Alternatives to algebra open up new opportunities for students.

Pamela Burdman
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
March 20, 2018

Cal State admission closer to home getting easier for next year

Following a demand from the state Legislature, the Cal State system will give applicants from the region surrounding a campus an admissions advantage over those from far away.

Larry Gordon
March 6, 2018

Some California districts are downplaying the National School Walkout as others embrace it

While many districts favor a hands-off approach focused on safety as they prepare for the nationwide protest on March 14 — in which students throughout the country will walk out of class to advocate for gun control — some see it as a teachable moment.

David Washburn
March 5, 2018

Whites dominate California college faculties while students are more diverse, study shows

A report by the Campaign for College Opportunity urges that the percentages of minority and women faculty and campus leaders reflect the ratios in the student bodies at California's public colleges and universities.

Larry Gordon
February 25, 2018

Colleges offer micro grants to get cash-strapped students across finish line

California colleges join others nationwide offering mini-grants to help needy seniors finish their studies and graduate.

Larry Gordon
February 6, 2018

When transcript typos stand in the way of college

Failure of districts to update A-G course lists can result in students being denied admission to UC/CSU despite meeting requirements.

John Watson
January 30, 2018

Pushing for more state funds, Cal State threatens tuition hike but delays vote

Trustees of the 23-campus Cal State system will delay until May a vote on a possible $228 tuition hike to allow time to lobby Gov. Jerry Brown and the State Legislature for more funding. Brown is resistant to giving the university any more. This year's negotiations will be his last.

Larry Gordon
January 24, 2018

University of California postpones decision on $342 tuition hike after Brown criticism

UC leaders delay the vote until May to give extra time for lobbying in Sacramento for more state funding. They had said that the 2.7 percent increase was needed to increase enrollment, hire faculty, maintain buildings and improve mental health services. But Gov. Jerry Brown said regents should "reject outright" the plan to raise tuition.

Larry Gordon
January 10, 2018

Brown's budget seeks big changes to community college funding and online learning

Brown's budget includes $100 million to create new online community college

Mikhail Zinshteyn and Larry Gordon
January 4, 2018

Cal State must improve online education across campuses, study urges

A new study found that the online catalog is difficult to search and that the lack of a common computer platform discourages students.

Larry Gordon
December 14, 2017

California's public colleges and universities face massive construction costs

Veteran California college financing expert says colleges can share costs and benefits of new buildings as one way to pay for $47.2 billion in construction needed by college systems.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
December 6, 2017

What's that on my California college bill? Fresno's vote may signal a wider rebellion

State universities can not use tuition or state funds for student unions or many other services. So they turn to extra campus fees to pay for those. But now some students and faculty say those fees are getting too high. A referendum at Cal State Fresno defeated an annual $400 levy to build a new student union.

Larry Gordon