Final Evaluation of Community College Bachelor’s Degree Pilot

Jan 24, 2020 - Specifically, we recommend programs demonstrate that industry partners ( 1)  h ave difficulty filling certain positions that require a bachelor ’s degree, ( 2)  a re paying bachelor ’s degree holders more than those with a related associate ’s degree, and/or ( 3)  a re hiring candidates with the specialized pilot bachelor ’s degree over candidates with other bachelor ’s degrees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4140

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - Community Colleges Award CTE Certificates and Degrees. Like other community college programs, CTE programs typically lead to either certificates or associate degrees. Community colleges offer CTE certificates in many areas, with just a few examples being accounting, computer networking, and medical assisting.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

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

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Specifically, we recommend the Chancellor ’s Office be required to report: the number of incarcerated FTE students served, broken out by instructional modality; course success rates, also broken out by instructional modality; term ‑to ‑term persistence rates; share of first ‑year cohorts that pass college ‑level math and English; and program completion rates (such as earning an associate degree or certificate).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - In turn, the impact on the r est of the budget would be exacerbated. Paying for awards in the year the costs are incurred would mitigate this situation, as the state would not have to rely on borrowing to cover annual program costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - Budget trailer legislation required grantees to prioritize the development of such degrees and certificates using existing OER materials before creating new content. The Chancellor ’s Office was permitted to provide colleges with grants of up to $200,000 for each degree or certificate developed.  
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4372

The 2016-17 Budget: Higher Education Analysis

Feb 26, 2016 - Percent of career technical education students who complete a degree, certificate, or transfer preparation within six years. Percent of students who earn a grade of “C ” or better in the fall term. Annual number of associate degrees awarded.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3372

Interim Evaluation of Community College Basic Skills Transformation Grants

Dec 5, 2019 - Among degree, certificate, or transfer ‑seeking students who entered the community college system in 2011 ‑12, only 25  p ercent were deemed prepared for college ‑level coursework in both math and English.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4120

Review of Recent Changes to The Cal Grant C Program

Jun 22, 2015 - Available data show that Cal Grant C recipients who complete a certificate or degree program are more likely to be employed and working in higher–skilled employment sectors than those who do not complete their training programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3274

California Community Colleges: Effects of Increases in Noncredit Course Funding Rates

Mar 30, 2017 - Started in 2016 ‑17 to expand and improve high ‑cost career technical education (CTE) leading to certificates, degrees, and other credentials. Can be used for credit and noncredit CTE programs. $200 Student Success and Support Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3635