Community Colleges

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Larry Gordon

September 1, 2017

California colleges undaunted by Trump's decision to phase out DACA

Undocumented students will continue to be welcome at UC, CSU and community colleges, education leaders say.

Carolyn Jones

January 31, 2017

Creating a debt-free college program would cost state an estimated $3.3 billion

California's public colleges and universities are among the most affordable, but many students still graduate with significant debt.

Fermin Leal

December 8, 2016

Removing obstacles to success in community college

Community colleges must better support students’ academic progression while upholding standards in college-level courses.

Olga Rodriguez and Marisol Cuellar Mejia

Career Preparation

December 1, 2016

Growth of career programs emphasizing hands-on learning offer students new opportunities

The OC Pathways Showcase highlighted the growth of career pathways programs across Orange County, where 14,000 students currently receive mentoring and internships as part of partnerships with industries.