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

Jan 3, 2018 - Chapter   363 Includes a Number of Requirements for California State University (CSU) Online Programs. CSU offers online instruction at virtually all of its 23 c ampuses. Chapter   363 o f 2013 (A B 386 , Levine) requires CSU to improve students ’ access to online coursework and transparency of its online programs by ( 1) a
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3725

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; CARB = California Air Resources Board; ZEV = zero ‑emission vehicle; CCC = California Conservation Corps; CEC = California Energy Commission; CNRA = California Natural Resources Agency; DFW = Department of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Major University Proposals

Feb 1, 2021 - Based on institutional reporting, at least 13 CSU campuses and 2 UC campuses had used some funds from the first round for faculty or staff training in online instruction as of December 31, 2020. State Has Funded Various Initiatives Intended to Improve Online Instruction.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4336

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Major University Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 2021 - This report analyzes the Governor’s major budget proposals for the universities, covering base funding, enrollment, students’ basic needs, faculty professional development, and deferred maintenance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4336

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - Background Initiative Aims to Provide Systemwide Access to Online Courses. The Online Education Initiative (OEI) consists of several projects, including a common course management system for colleges, resources to help faculty design high ‑quality online courses, and the California Virtual Campus Exchange.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4372

Evaluation of the California Community College Teacher Credentialing Partnership Pilot Program

Mar 29, 2023 - Online teacher credentialing programs already operate in the state and fully online programs have capacity to serve more students. Moreover, in large part due to recent legislative investments in broadband, statewide access to internet service is widespread and improving.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4755

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - This year, several community colleges that are large providers of correspondence courses are piloting a form of online instruction in place of the traditional paper ‑and ‑mail model. For example, Lake Tahoe Community College is piloting an online synchronous (live) format in which students and faculty can communicate through videoconferencing and submit assignments online.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2019-20 Budget: Community College Student Success Awareness Initiative

Apr 25, 2019 - Since the state created the CCC Institutional Effectiveness Partnership Initiative (IEPI) in 2014 ‑15, the Chancellor ’s Office has played a significant role in providing professional development and technical assistance to districts and colleges.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4017

The 2016-17 Budget: Assessing the Governor’s Zero-Textbook-Cost Proposal

Mar 14, 2016 - These include many historical works (such as Shakespeare ’s plays) and certain government publications. Benefits of OER Adoption. The use of free materials in place of textbooks sold by publishers (1)  reduces students ’ costs of attendance, (2)  increases access to instructional materials, and (3)  can improve teaching effectiveness and efficiency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3392

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - Calbright College is a fully online college the state established in 2018 ‑19. Other major CCC proposals include $408 million—nearly half of the proposed one‑time Proposition 98 CCC spending—for retiring the apportionments deferral adopted in last year’s budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112