Marginal Cost Formula [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2005 - We describe the state's marginal cost methodology, which is used to calculate the funding required to pay for each additional student that attends the state's public universities. We also recommend that the Legislature revisit the marginal cost formula to better reflect actual costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1264

Where Are the State’s Universities Relative to Their Master Plan Eligibility Targets? [Publication Details]

Jun 28, 2004 - This report summarizes a recent report measuring how well the state's universities are meeting their eligibility targets as called for in the state's Master Plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1191

Funding UC Faculty Research Facilities [Publication Details]

Jun 23, 2004 - This will free up hundreds of millions of dollars of scarce state resources for other high priority projects in higher education or other program areas. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1190

K-14 Outreach Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2004 - Whereas the Governor proposes to eliminate General Fund support for outreach programs at the University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU), we propose a new College Preparation Block Grant for K-12 schools to contract for outreach services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1130

Maintaining the Master Plan's Commitment to College Access [Publication Details]

Feb 13, 2004 - The expressed goal in current law is that all Californians should be afforded the opportunity to receive a college education. The Master Plan for Higher Education, originally adopted by the Legislature in 1960, has served as the state's higher education roadmap. This report describes the state's admissions policies and practices, and assesses how they relate to the Master Plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1078

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

LAO Alternative Higher Education Budget Proposal [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - We outline the main features of an alternative that accomplishes this for the University of California, the California State University, and the Student Aid Commission. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/980

Higher Education Financial Aid [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - The Governor's budget would increase campus-specific financial aid programs at UC and CSU by about 60 percent. We recommend that the state instead provide additional funding for statewide financial aid programs that are open to all students, irrespective of the particular campus or system they select.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/983

Expand Competitive Cal Grant Programs by Pooling State Funds [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2002 - Expand Competitive Cal Grant Programs by Pooling State Funds [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/858

The University of California's K-12 Outreach Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2002 - The state administers a number of K-12 outreach programs that focus on preparing students from disadvantaged backgrounds for college. We find that for a variety of reasons these programs may not be achieving their goals. We review these programs and recommend steps for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/859