Tag: University of California
July 5, 2018
Trump's new guidelines trigger debate on affirmative action, but California already bans it
California universities struggle with some minority enrollment levels.
Larry Gordon
June 28, 2018
California’s growing Latino college population brings attention and extra funds
Hispanic Serving colleges may be eligible for extra federal funds. But just as important, backers say, the Hispanic designation gives colleges a recruiting tool at a time when 51 percent of California high school graduates are Hispanic and their enrollments in higher education are increasing rapidly.
Larry Gordon
June 20, 2018
Getting free college tuition in California: a quick guide
Over 1 million students already attend California colleges and universities tuition-free. A new law could add more students.
Nico Savidge
June 13, 2018
California needs system to track students as they move from school to the workforce, report says
As the state Legislature and the governor allocate more spending on programs designed to improve student outcomes, access to good data is essential to monitoring the progress of those programs, the report said.
Mikhail Zinshteyn
May 31, 2018
Higher ed advocates to next California governor: increase funding, especially for non-tuition costs
Advocates challenge the next governor to do more to make college affordable.
Nico Savidge
May 17, 2018
California lacks system to track students through high school, college and workplace
While most states have some system that links their high school and college data to track what happens to students once they exit high school, California does not.
Mikhail Zinshteyn
May 11, 2018
Gov. Brown offers $200 million for university repairs, advances community college reforms
Also threatens to trim other funding if the universities raises tuition and as a result triggers automatic increases in state aid for students.
Mikhail Zinshteyn and Larry Gordon
May 11, 2018
California K-12 schools get slightly more in Gov. Brown's revised state budget
A recession is coming, so don't get 'giddy' over the prospect of adding or expanding programs, governor warns.
John Fensterwald
April 26, 2018
University of California pauses tuition hikes for California residents
A hike is still possible if the state legislature fails to include more funding in its budget.
Mikhail Zinshteyn
April 25, 2018
Villaraigosa advocates for new university campus in Stockton and tuition aid tied to public service
The former Los Angeles mayor proposed young people work in service jobs for a year in exchange for later receiving grants for tuition and books at state colleges and universities. He also pushes for new campuses to serve the Central Valley.
Larry Gordon and Mikhail Zinshteyn
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.