June 9, 2021
Quick Guide: Ethnic studies requirement coming to California community colleges
California's community colleges plan to require many students to take an ethnic studies class. Here's what you need to know.
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Community Colleges
April 12, 2021
California's community colleges at critical crossroads as more students opt not to attend
Enrollment at California's community colleges has plummeted during the pandemic creating uncertainty for some colleges. Online classes, job loss and child care are among the reasons students have not enrolled.
Michael Burke And Daniel J. Willis
March 19, 2021
Enrollment declines at California’s community colleges far greater than earlier predictions
California's community colleges enrolled 12% fewer students in the fall compared to the previous year, according to the state's estimates.
Michael Burke And Louis Freedberg
March 5, 2021
California community colleges should do more to identify, support student parents, researchers say
New research from UC Davis offers one of the most comprehensive looks to date at student parents in California’s colleges and universities.
Michael Burke
September 29, 2020
California’s community colleges address student-faculty diversity gap
Panelists from California community colleges met Tuesday for a webinar hosted by EdSource to discuss faculty diversity across the system.
Michael Burke
May 8, 2020
Fewer international students expected to return to colleges in California and nation, hurting finances
Problems with visas, money and travel may block international students’ return. Colleges fear the lost revenue will reduce academic programs and staffing.
Larry Gordon
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 12, 2020
California community colleges begin to move classes online in response to coronavirus
Community colleges across California can skip the usual approval process required for moving classes online.
Michael Burke
October 24, 2019
How to make room for 100,000 more college students in California without major construction
The Central Valley and Inland Empire especially need to accommodate more students, a report finds.
Larry Gordon
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
January 10, 2019
Newsom's higher education budget would boost aid, freeze tuition and repair campuses
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s overall $209 billion budget would increase the amount the state spends on the California State University system by $562 million.
Larry Gordon And Mikhail Zinshteyn
December 12, 2018
Californians want tuition-free community college to be priority for Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom
Just over half of voters said free community college tuition should be a high or very high priority for new state funding, new poll finds.
Nico Savidge
August 14, 2018
Community colleges try new ‘pathway’ to student success
California colleges are pursuing a bold effort to improve graduation and transfer. Could its ambition be a stumbling block to success?
Karin Fischer
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
October 17, 2017
To help those who need to stay close to home, state tells CSU to favor local students in admission
The new state budget requires CSU to develop by May new preferences for qualified applicants from the local regions around campuses. The action grows out of concerns that more CSU campuses and majors are becoming overcrowded and are turning away students.