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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.
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.
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.
Policy Details Emerge in Governor Brown’s May Budget Revision
May 16, 2018
Overall, the May Revision clarifies key points for initiatives introduced in January and holds a firm line with UC and the CSU on apportionment and tuition expectations.
A Missed Opportunity in the Proposed Community College Funding Formula
April 26, 2018
There are many million adult workers who could benefit from the new funding formula if they are identified as a key target population and funded accordingly.
Proposed State Budget Increases Fail to Address Critical Issues in Higher Education
February 22, 2018
While there are many reasons to be optimistic about the proposal, as a policy blueprint, it fails to address several critical issues for improving student access and success across the state.
Recapturing Public Trust for Higher Education
California Competes Leadership Council |
December 18, 2017
California lacks a predictable and consistent process for ensuring that funding needs for our higher education institutions are met.
We Promise Kids They Can Get a Public College Education if They Work Hard. Are We Lying?
California Competes Leadership Council |
November 16, 2017
California’s higher education system is about to be hit by a tidal wave of new students, and we have failed to prepare for the influx into our public colleges and universities.
California Colleges are Turning Away Students. It’s Time to Rethink Funding for UC and CSU
California Competes Leadership Council |
September 26, 2017
Only with a sustained financial commitment to the master plan can we regain the public trust and position UC and CSU for future generations of Californians.