An Analysis of the University of California’s Agricultural and Natural Resource Programs

Jan 6, 2022 - UC Cooperative Extension Operates Out of Numerous Sites. Though some Cooperative Extension program staff also are located on UC  campuses, many Cooperative Extension staff work at off ‑campus sites. UC has Cooperative Extension offices in 57 of the state ’s 58 counties, with multiple offices in some counties (Figure  3).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4490

The 2019-20 Budget: California State Library Local Assistance Proposals

Apr 25, 2019 - Resource Sharing Governed by Regional Cooperatives and Statewide Board. To implement CLSA, 177 o f the state ’s 185 l ibrary jurisdictions are organized into nine library cooperatives. (The remaining 8 l ibrary jurisdictions choose not participate in CLSA, likely because they believe more cost ‑effective options exist for giving their patrons access to materials.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4012

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

The 2021-22 Budget: UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Feb 26, 2021 - Its core programs include Agricultural Experiment Stations, which oversees federally and state ‑funded research at UC ’s three ANR campuses, and Cooperative Extension, which oversees numerous state and local outreach initiatives to farmers and other community stakeholders.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4391

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Higher Education

Oct 11, 2021 - The largest ongoing increase for local assistance programs restores base 2020 ‑21 funding for regional library cooperatives, which facilitate resource sharing among participating local libraries. The budget also provides ongoing funds for the Zip Books and Lunch at the Library programs —two local library programs that had previously received one-time state funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4461

Review of Recent Changes to The Cal Grant C Program

Jun 22, 2015 - Based on more robust outcome data available from earlier cohorts of Cal Grant C recipients, we conclude by discussing general trends that could inform future policy de cisions. Changes to Program Eligibility Standards Have Affected Cal Grant C Students Changes Modified Which Programs Cal Grant C Recipients Can Attend.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3274

California Community Colleges: Interim Evaluation of Baccalaureate Degree Pilot Program

Dec 19, 2017 - In a November 2014 b oard meeting, for example, the CCC Chancellor said Chapter  747 gives the universities a “ de facto veto, ” requiring that CCC work with the universities to ensure nonduplication.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3722

The 2024-25 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 21, 2024 - As a result, community college districts are likely to continue feeling pressure to provi de their employees with salary increases. This is particularly true in districts that report having challenges recruiting faculty and other staff due to less competitive salary levels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4853

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Care Economy Workforce Development Package

Mar 10, 2022 - However, as discussed earlier, how several augmentations within the proposed package would fit within the structure of existing workforce de velopment programs is unclear. Accordingly, new workforce development programs may need to be created to administer some of the funding in this proposed package.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4572

Interim Evaluation of Community College Basic Skills Transformation Grants

Dec 5, 2019 - Now, colleges are to de ‑emphasize these longer course sequences, as well as have students complete college ‑level work more quickly. Findings In this section, we first describe our findings regarding implementation of the Basic Skills Transformation Grants initiative.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4120