April 19, 2017

Panel endorses bill aimed at reducing number of college students in remedial classes

Assembly Higher Education committee unanimously passes the bill, which advocates say will improve graduation rates. If approved by the full Legislature and governor, the measure would require community colleges to place students in credit classes unless there is a high probability of failure.

Larry Gordon

April 2, 2017

California 'student success' initiative slow to increase community college completion rates

Officials say the reforms are kicking in even if student completion rates have not improved significantly yet; they expect progress soon. Student leaders say the real problems are economic, not in advising students about majors.

Larry Gordon

February 15, 2017

CSU needs more effective way to assess students' math readiness

Current placement practices may force some students into remedial math courses they don’t need, jeopardizing their progress through college.

Pamela Burdman

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

January 13, 2017

City College of San Francisco wins full accreditation after 5-year battle

City College is one of the largest community colleges in the nation.

Fermin Leal

January 3, 2017

Number of college courses taught in high schools increasing statewide

A new law will allow more high school students in California to take college courses on their high school campuses. It's part of an effort to have more students better prepared for college.

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

December 7, 2016

A video of interview with new California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley

Eloy Ortiz Oakley is about to take over a system of 113 colleges and more than 2.1 million students.

Larry Gordon

November 9, 2016

Remedial courses are 'barriers' for many community college students, report says

With 80 percent of community college students placed in at least one remedial class, failure and attrition rates are high.

Larry Gordon

November 3, 2016

More high school students deserve chance to take college courses

Students who have the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school have a greater success rate of continuing on to postsecondary education.

Teri Munger

November 3, 2016

Community college students need more help transferring to Cal State campuses, report finds

Some students take too many classes or the wrong classes as they prepare to transfer.

Larry Gordon

October 18, 2016

Exploring new pathways to college completion

California needs to produce 11.9 million degrees by 2025 to remain economically competitive.

Lande Ajose, Harry LeGrande, Jamillah Moore and Wm. Gregory Sawyer

September 8, 2016

'College Promise' programs reaching more students in California

At least 23 community colleges are offering "College Promise" initiatives.

Louis Freedberg

August 30, 2016

Survey finds worrisome short tenures for community college chiefs

Researchers believe leadership is crucial to improving student retention rates.

Larry Gordon

August 16, 2016

Bill calls for uniform AP exam credit policy for California community colleges

Fermin Leal