The 2018-19 Budget: Adult Education Analysis [Publication Details]

Feb 15, 2018 - In this report, we first provide background on adult education and review the restructuring of adult education that the state embarked on in 2013-14. We then describe the Governor’s two 2018-19 adult education proposals. Next, we assess those proposals and examine various unresolved issues relating to the alignment of adult education policies among community colleges and adult schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3752

An Evaluation of CSU's Cross-Campus Online Education Program

Jan 3, 2018 - Historically, CSU ’s six ‑year graduation rates for undergraduate students have been below 50  p ercent and four ‑year rates have been below 15  p ercent. To address its low graduation rates, CSU launched a Graduation Initiative in 2009.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3725

California Community Colleges: Evaluation of Intersession Extension Pilot Program

Dec 14, 2016 - LBCC ’s experience suggests that extension programs could somewhat improve course access at other colleges during tight budget years while addressing concerns about equitable access and affordability.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3515

A Review of State Budgetary Practices for UC and CSU [Publication Details]

Feb 11, 2014 - Despite these changes to the traditional budgetary approach, one aspect that has not changed in recent years is the state's ad-hoc approach to student tuition. We recommend the Legislature return to using its traditional approach to funding the universities but make some refinements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2913

Improving Workforce Education and Training Data in California [Publication Details]

Aug 18, 2016 - To increase the value of workforce data, we further recommend the board present the data in a few workforce reports each year, with the intent of informing policy makers’ policy and funding decisions and improving the overall quality of the state’s workforce system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3494

Faculty Workload [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 1993 - CSU Faculty Workload: Reduction should be deferred another year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/112

The 2011-12 Budget: California Community College Fees [Publication Details]

Jan 27, 2011 - While the Governor is on the right track, the Legislature might consider going even further in the budget year to tap additional federal dollars in support of the CCC system. In future years, we recommend the Legislature ensure that CCC fee levels are pegged to the maximum amount covered by federal tax credits .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2415

Year-Round Options [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 1990 - Year-Round Options [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only. The LAO is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/404

An Evaluation of CSU Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs [Publication Details]

Jan 16, 2015 - In addition, the review raised a number of broader issues regarding state tuition policy, expansion of academic programs, year-round programs, and additional CSU doctoral programs. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3160

Flexible Facility Utilization Standards: Higher Education [Publication Details]

Nov 12, 2003 - Current state standards for utilization of higher education instructional facilities can be simplified and made more flexible. We recommend restating these standards on the basis of "annual hours of station use per year." This would both simplify the standards and accommodate year-round operation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1059