Brown Bag: Can Anything Be Done About Rising College Costs?

/

 

College affordability has been a major issue for student access and success, and California has been focused on significant reforms to student financial aid. California Competes hosted a virtual brown bag session to explore the other side of the college affordability equation–the cost of college. Will Doyle, PhD, Professor of Higher Education, Vanderbilt University shares his insights on what’s known, what’s theorized, and what can be done about it.

No data was found
Topics:
Related Research & Resources
adult learning
Research
Thoughtful adoption of competency-based education can equitably broaden pathways to credential attainment and economic mobility. As the movement to CBE grows, this brief provides guidance for institutions implementing CBE on metrics and practices for assessing student progress and benchmarking the performance of their programs.
California Competes
college student
Research
New data reveals about one-fifth of California’s adult population plans to go to college within the next two years, and our higher education system needs to start preparing now. This report explores who these adults are and describes how following through on their educational goals could help meet workforce demands.
California Competes
A collage student in the hall
Research
For the 6.8 million Californians ages 25–54 with a high school education but no associate’s or bachelor’s degree, employment prospects are increasingly limited—especially as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt plans for future education, employers’ expectations, available positions, and more.
California Competes