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California Steps Toward Better Coordination in Higher Education
August 16, 2019
Comprising 11 statewide education and workforce leaders, the Governor’s Council for Post-Secondary Education will consult with the Governor on higher education priorities, as well as set and work toward statewide higher education goals.
More Degrees for Angelenos Through Innovative Reverse Transfer Partnership
July 01, 2019
California Competes Interim Executive Director Ria Sengupta Bhatt recently chatted with representatives from the L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce, California State University, Northridge (CSUN), and the Los Angeles Community College District about CSUN Connections, a reverse transfer initiative to support adults with some college but no degree in the Los Angeles area.
2019-20 Budget Takes Steps to Make College More Accessible for Historically Overlooked Students
June 13, 2019
California’s 2019-20 budget acknowledges some of the very real challenges today’s college students face while trying to earn credentials.
New Report Highlights Institutions’ Power to Improve Student Outcomes through Data
June 12, 2019
By leveraging their own data, institutions can proactively take measures to combat sluggish degree completion and improve student experiences.
Op-Ed Highlights Why All California Taxpayers Should Care About New Data System
May 29, 2019
Commentary from Senior Research Analyst Dr. Valerie Lundy-Wagner urges leaders to address flaws in California's education and workforce record keeping.
May Revise Maintains Higher Education Priorities, Increases Funding to Address Student Homelessness
May 13, 2019
Get California Competes’ analysis of the May Revise and how it could impact higher education in California.
Public Affairs Show Features California Competes’ Dr. Valerie Lundy-Wagner
May 09, 2019
Senior Research Analyst Dr. Valerie Lundy-Wagner joined host John Howard and Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell for Politics on Tap #109. Their discussion covered key higher education issues policymakers are grappling with in Sacramento this spring.
Legislative Update: California Competes Provides Testimony on Three Key Bills
April 04, 2019
On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, the Senate Education Committee heard testimony from Interim Executive Director Ria Sengupta Bhatt and Policy and Research Analyst Taylor Myers. Ms. Bhatt also provided testimony to the Assembly Committee on Higher Education earlier this week.
Recent Commentary Exploring the Connection Between a New Data System and Stronger Statewide Coordination
March 28, 2019
A statewide longitudinal data system would allow California to diagnose its challenges in education, invest wisely in solutions, and then assess the impact of those investments. However, such a data system should be built with clear direction on leadership and oversight.
California Competes Outlines 2019 Policy Platform
March 26, 2019
Following a landmark year for elevating needed changes to California’s higher education system, 2019 brings yet another extraordinary opportunity. Today, California Competes released its 2019 Policy Platform.