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California’s network of community colleges is the largest higher education system in the nation, serving more than 2 million students at 112 campuses. The network provides vital education and career training services for recent high school graduates looking to earn a certificate or transfer to a four-year university, as well as for adults seeking additional career training.

April 20, 2018

Lawmakers question Gov. Brown’s plan to overhaul funding for California’s community colleges

Some lawmakers are saying it is rushed and lacks enough buy-in from college presidents and faculty. Others worry the plan itself may cost the colleges and their students financially.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
April 11, 2018

California's online college proposal ignites support among workers and opposition among some lawmakers

“This is a game changer for workers,” said Rebecca Miller, the political director of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, at a March legislative hearing about Brown’s proposal.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
April 11, 2018

President Trump, community colleges are much more than vocational schools

Community colleges are as diverse as the communities they serve.

Larry Galizio
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
March 13, 2018

Gov. Brown’s plan to change community college funding to promote student success faces scrutiny

The Legislative Analyst’s Office is recommending that Brown tie funding to the academic outcomes of low-income students.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
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
February 26, 2018

More California students graduate from high school, but far fewer graduate from college

The gap between high school graduation and college completion rates varies considerably by race and ethnic group.

Louis Freedberg and Mikhail Zinshteyn
February 11, 2018

Food pantries, loaned textbooks and child care: California's community colleges help needy students

More than 100 community colleges are beefing up their services for students who lack adequate food or shelter.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
February 2, 2018

Despite low tuition, California college students take on debt for other costs

A report recommends California provide greater and more broadly focused financial aid to help college students afford other expenses, such as housing.

Nico Savidge
January 26, 2018

Gov. Brown promotes $100 million online community college but faculty concerns remain

Brown said his proposal would help workers who have no other options and won't compete with bricks and mortar schools or the existing community colleges, or UC or CSU.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
January 7, 2018

Despite legalization, California colleges stick to their marijuana bans

Colleges say they are required to follow federal laws that still consider marijuana illegal.

Nico Savidge
December 20, 2017

Novel program allowing California community colleges to award bachelor's degrees not yet ready to expand

An independent report gives mixed reviews — positives include attracting students to bachelor’s programs and approval from some regional employers.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
December 8, 2017

Online-only California community college to target 'stranded workers'

Gov. Jerry Brown is pushing for California to establish a fully online community college to serve under-skilled workers.

Louis Freedberg
November 15, 2017

Legislative Analyst predicts healthy state revenues for California schools, community colleges

Gov. Brown could fully fund the Local Control Funding Formula ahead of schedule, with $2.5 billion to spare.

John Fensterwald
November 13, 2017

Gov. Brown's plan for online-only community college provokes pushback

Both faculty leaders and members of the Board of Governors – the group that oversees the 114-campus system – said the process for creating an online college is rushed and expressed skepticism about the merits of a fully online college program.

Mikhail Zinshteyn