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

Jan 3, 2018 - Most notably, while Chapter   363 r equires CSU to report on the number of students who cross ‑enroll in online courses, the Legislature also has an interest in knowing how many students successfully complete these courses and earn academic credit toward their degree.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3725

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - Credit from these college ‑level classes may count toward both a high school diploma and an associate degree. By graduating high school having already earned college credits, students can save money and accelerate progress toward a postsecondary degree or certificate.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4372

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

Feb 1, 2021 - Most notably, it is unknown how many faculty at CSU and UC need additional support with online instruction, what types of support they would benefit from, and the cost of providing that suppor t. The administration also seems to miss an opportunity to draw upon lessons learned from recent professional development activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4336

An Analysis of University Cash Management Issues

Nov 10, 2020 - Under state law, money in this account is invested in relatively low-risk, short-term assets, such as U.S. Government securities and domestic corporate bonds. The goals of the account are to safeguard taxpayer money, ensure cash is readily available when program costs are incurred, and earn a modest rate of return.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4293

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - We did not hear the same level of challenges from colleges that provide instruction via correspondence education. Several Colleges Are Piloting Online Models That Appear Promising. With the recent distribution of laptops to students, community colleges and CDCR have an opportunity to rethink how instruction is delivered to students from a distance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - In addition to finding instructors who meet minimum qualifications, administrators cited barriers related to providing competitive pay, particularly in fields where individuals can earn much higher salaries working in industry than  teaching.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Higher Education

Oct 19, 2023 - To determine each recipient ’s MCS award amount, CSAC first calculates the recipient ’s remaining cost of attendance after accounting for other available gift aid, a student contribution from part-time work earnings, and a parent contribution for dependent students with a household income of more than $100,000.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4809

The 2017-18 Budget: Higher Education Analysis

Feb 16, 2017 - Early warning systems mobilize counselors and faculty to work collaboratively to get struggling students back on track. a Adapted from work of Community College Research Center, Teachers College, Columbia University.
https://lao.ca.gov/publications/report/3559

Redesigning California's Adult Education Funding Model

Dec 13, 2022 - This is similar to how the state adjusts student success funding under SCFF, but varies from how CDE administers WIOA, in which the point value can fluctuate year to year depending on the numb er of points earned and the total size of the WIOA grant.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4652

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - The formula also deducts a student contribution from part ‑time work earnings. Specifically, the MCS calculation assumes a student works 15 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, at the state minimum wage rate, as adjusted annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127