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How Higher Education Can Change the Future for Incarcerated Californians
Gail Yen |
September 11, 2019
A college degree for an incarcerated student is a powerful tool that has a powerful intergenerational impact on families as it helps break the cycle of recidivism and increases their social and economic mobility.
Higher Ed Chat: Los Angeles Valley College Family Resource Center
California Competes |
August 29, 2019
Tuition is not the sole culprit in California’s college affordability crisis. The cost of housing, food, and supplies add up to make the total cost of college a significant barrier to degree completion. For parents who want to attend college, the stakes are even higher.
Webinar Recap:What to Watch for in California's 2019-20 Higher Education Budget
June 06, 2019
The following is a snapshot of recent updates and what to watch for as the Legislature and Governor work during these final weeks to craft the 2019-20 state budget.
Proposed Financial Aid Reforms Could Impact Higher Education Affordability for Adults
February 28, 2019
State financial support of adult students is imperative; policymakers are now considering several options that would impact this group. From increasing grant amounts to changing eligibility requirements, the proposed changes aim to address a significant barrier many adults face in attempting to return to college: affording the full cost of attendance.
Higher Education Poised to be Front and Center in 2019
December 19, 2018
As we at California Competes reflect on the important conversations we participated in throughout the year and what they may mean for the future, we are pleased that higher education is poised to be front and center in 2019 as the key mechanism to advance California’s equity, prosperity, and economic growth.
Policy Snapshot: 2019-20 Budget Requests from California's Higher Education Segments
December 12, 2018
With 2018 ending, the boards of the California Community Colleges, the California State University, and the University of California have approved budget requests to the state legislature for the 2019-20 academic year. This begins a six-month negotiation process between the segments, the California legislature, and Governor-elect Gavin Newsom.
What the Next Lieutenant Governor Must Do
California Competes |
November 01, 2018
No system is more connected to economic opportunity and mobility than higher education. That’s why the next lieutenant governor can be so important to our state’s 2 million students, their families and the millions of Californians for whom college is only a dream.
Video: Conversations on the Future of Higher Education
California Competes |
September 27, 2018
The event was livestreamed from the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco and featured California State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez and Former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary Eleni Kounalakis along with California Competes Executive Director Dr. Lande Ajose, College Futures Foundation President and CEO Monica Lozano, and Media Participant Felicia Mello of CALmatters.
Higher Education: Students’ Basic Needs Not Met
California Competes |
August 08, 2018
California is recognized as an innovative economic leader boasting access to world class higher education, yet the state is quickly being outpaced in the percentage of students who actually complete their degrees.
Food Insecurity Hampers College Completion for California’s Students
August 02, 2018
While California’s college costs and living expenses continue to rise, financial aid isn’t keeping pace, leaving many students without consistent access to healthy meals.