Restructuring California's Adult Education System [Publication Details]

Dec 5, 2012 - Restructuring California's Adult Education System [Publication Details] Video Description: A century and a half after the founding of adult education in the state, we find that the system faces a number of major problems and challenges, including: (1) an overly broad mission; (2) lack of clear delineations between adult education and collegiate coursework at community colleges;
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2672

A Required Report on Student Fee Transparency and Accountability [Publication Details]

Apr 6, 2016 - A Required Report on Student Fee Transparency and Accountability [Publication Details] A Required Report on Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Format: PDF Description: Chapter 620 of 2012 (AB 970, Fong) requires the University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU) to fulfill the following three requirements related to systemwide tuition and fee increases: Tuition and Fee Policies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3416

Improving Higher Education Oversight [Publication Details]

Jan 6, 2012 - The state currently has no coordinating body, following the Governor’s veto of funding for the California Postsecondary Education Commission in the 2011-12 budget. This report finds a need for robust and deliberate state oversight that enables policymakers to monitor how efficiently and effectively the postsecondary system is serving the state’s needs, and to make changes to improve its performance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2551

Assessing UC and CSU Enrollment and Capacity

Jan 19, 2017 - This study shall consist of both of the following parts: (1) An analysis of the need within certain regions of the state for a CSU campus and statewide for a UC campus. To the extent applicable data are available, this analysis shall include all of the following: (A) Consideration of enrollment demand based on relative demographic levels and eligible students for each county and statewide.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3532/1

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

Jan 14, 2014 - Initial Review of CSU's Early Start Program [Publication Details] Initial Review of CSU's Early Start Program Format: HTML Description: In 2012, the California State University (CSU) launched Early Start—a program that requires freshmen who do not pass CSU’s placement exams to begin taking remedial courses during the summer before freshman year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2820

Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility [Publication Details]

Jan 26, 2010 - Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility Format: HTML Description: In his January budget, the Governor proposed a state constitutional amendment that would require reductions in spending on state corrections, with corresponding increases in spending for public universities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2186

Review of Recent Changes to The Cal Grant C Program

Jun 22, 2015 - In 2014–15, the state spent $1.9 billion to award nearly 325,000 Cal Grants. These awards are administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), which has the authority to grant awards based on the criteria listed in the relevant sections of the state Education Code, as well as other criteria deemed appropriate by CSAC.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3274

The 2011-12 Budget: Prioritizing Course Enrollment at the Community Colleges [Publication Details]

Jan 20, 2011 - The 2011-12 Budget: Prioritizing Course Enrollment at the Community Colleges [Publication Details] The 2011-12 Budget: Prioritizing Course Enrollment at the Community Colleges Format: HTML Description: In recent years, community college enrollment has been constrained by two major factors: (1) reductions in course-section offerings as a result of state budget cuts, and (2) strong
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2392

Implementation of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act [Publication Details]

Mar 25, 2015 - Implementation of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act [Publication Details] Implementation of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act Format: PDF Description: Chapter 620, Statutes of 2012 (AB 970, Fong), also known as the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act, requires the University of California (UC) and
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3227

State Review and Approval of New Public Higher Education Campuses and Centers [Publication Details]

Jul 28, 2014 - State Review and Approval of New Public Higher Education Campuses and Centers [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/3048