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Tag: University of California
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 11, 2018

Guaranteed transfer path from community college to University of California announced

The University of California and California's Community Colleges announce an agreement that is expected to boost the number of students who can transfer to UC.

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 7, 2018

University of California president wants to offer guaranteed admission to qualified community college students

The program would be similar to one offered by the California State University system.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
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 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 23, 2018

Bed, books, meals & cell phone: New study to tally real costs of college in California

The upcoming survey by the California Student Aid Commission will be the first of its scope since 2006. It will seek information from about 100,000 students in all the public and private higher education sectors about housing, food, books, transportation, technology and other costs. Officials hope it could lead to improved financial aid.

Larry Gordon
January 17, 2018

California higher education leaders urge Dreamers to reapply quickly for DACA protection

A recent court ruling gives undocumented California students a window to renew their DACA applications, officials said. Meanwhile, they urge the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress to protect the 700,000 or so undocumented young people nationwide who previously had protection against deportation.

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
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