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

Jan 3, 2018 - Our review finds that CSU has implemented some of Chapter  363 ’s requirements but has much more work to do to comply fully —particularly by developing a more student ‑friendly database of online courses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3725

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

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - Colleges can choose which of these online tools they would like to integrate into their local Canvas configurations. OEI Has Three Types of Price Assistance for Colleges. Using its state appropriation, OEI fully subsidizes Canvas subscription costs on behalf of colleges.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4372

Evaluation of the California Community College Teacher Credentialing Partnership Pilot Program

Mar 29, 2023 - Under the legislation, up to three community colleges were authorized to offer on ‑site classrooms from which students could access university teacher preparation programs via distance learning (such as through online courses).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4755

The 2022-23 Budget: Middle Class Scholarship Program

Mar 30, 2022 - The state has multiple types of Cal Grant awards, with award amounts varying by type and segment. At UC and CSU, Cal Grants typically cover full systemwide tuition and fees (currently $12,570 at UC and $5,742 at CSU).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4581

The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab

Mar 25, 2026 - As a final note, if the Legislature wanted to prioritize certain types of intersegmental efforts, it could direct the recently created California Education Interagency Council (which has representatives from each of the three segments as well as other workforce training providers) to look for these opportunities using federal, philanthropic, or corporate dollars.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5171

Creating a Debt Free College Program

Jan 31, 2017 - For example, unless the aid program assumed the least ‑cost living arrangement, many students might move away from home or choose more expensive living arrangements. Were the Legislature to move forward with creating a debt free college aid program, we encourage it to examine all these types of underlying incentives and potential consequences carefully.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3540

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - Nonetheless, they differ from the instructional spaces the state has traditionally prioritized for bon d funding. For example, these types of facilities can generate revenue from activities such as athletic events and concerts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Online pilots Given the generally poor outcomes of correspondence courses, some community colleges and CDCR are working together to pilot new online instructional models. Require CCC and CDCR to report on pilot outcomes, including course success rates compared with in ‑person and correspondence courses and impact on faculty recruitment to teach high ‑demand courses in prisons.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - Other categorical programs fund specific types of CTE programs, including apprenticeships (prog rams that combine paid on ‑the ‑job training with related classroom instruction), noncredit programs, online programs, and nursing programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098