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

The 2014-15 Budget: Maintaining Education Facilities in California [Publication Details]

Apr 11, 2014 - (In contrast to the other segments, we believe the state should not impose additional maintenance requirements on elementary and secondary schools at this time. The different approach for schools acknowledges the state’s recent decision to shift fiscal decision making and accountability for many aspects of schools’ operations—including maintenance—to the local level.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3000

An Overview of Career Technical Education at High Schools and Community Colleges [Publication Details]

Apr 8, 2014 - An Overview of Career Technical Education at High Schools and Community Colleges [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2995

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

Initial Review of CSU's Early Start Program [Publication Details]

Jan 14, 2014 - To this end, we recommend the Legislature consider authorizing a broader series of studies on: (1) the appropriateness of CSU’s placement exams and cut scores, (2) whether CSU is accepting students who fall outside its eligibility pool (the top one-third of high school graduates), (3) the rigor of college preparatory coursework in California high schools and the
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2820

Oversight of Private Colleges in California [Publication Details]

Dec 17, 2013 - We make a number of recommendations in the report, including (1) continuing the exemption for most regionally accredited schools but conducting a limited review of business practices for a small number of these schools that are deemed higher risk, (2) reducing the scope of reviews for some nationally accredited schools that currently are subject
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2817

The 2013-14 Budget: Analysis of Governor’s Proposition 39 Proposal [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2013 - The Governor proposes to count all associated revenues toward the Proposition 98 minimum guarantee for schools and community colleges. The Governor also proposes to designate all energy-related Proposition 39 funds to schools ($400.5 million) and community colleges ($49.5 million) in 2013‑14 and for the following four years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2691

An Analysis of New Cal Grant Eligibility Rules [Publication Details]

Jan 7, 2013 - We also recommend applying the graduation rate requirement to all schools but modifying the measure to track the graduation rate only of Cal Grant recipients. In addition, we recommend taking into consideration a school's student characteristics to avoid creating a disincentive to serve disadvantaged students.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2679

Faculty Recruiting and Retention at the University of California [Publication Details]

Dec 13, 2012 - We find that (1) UC has been hiring candidates who have received their highest degree from some of the most selective universities in the nation, (2) UC has a long history of hiring its top choice faculty candidates, (3) most new entry-level faculty stay at UC long enough to earn tenure, (4) less than 2 percent of faculty resign from UC each year, and (5) UC’s faculty compensation is competitive with other top universities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2675

Restructuring California's Adult Education System [Publication Details]

Dec 5, 2012 - Our package of recommendations includes: (1) a state-subsidized system focused on adult education's core mission; (2) common, statewide definitions that clearly differentiate between adult education and collegiate education; (3) a common set of policies for faculty and students at adult schools and community colleges; (4) a dedicated stream of funding that creates incentives for
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2672