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: 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: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - Instead of providing an augmentation in 2021 ‑22, we recommend directing the Chancellor ’s Office to report in spring 2022 o n the status of campus reopenings and what the implication is for the usage rates and costs of Canvas and the suite of associated online tools.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4372

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges [Publication Details]

Feb 16, 2021 - This report analyzes the Governor’s major budget proposals for the community colleges, covering base apportionments, enrollment, students’ basic needs, online tools, apprenticeships and work-based learning, instructional materials, and faculty professional development.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/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

Evaluation of the California Community College Teacher Credentialing Partnership Pilot Program [Publication Details]

Mar 29, 2023 - This statutorily required brief evaluates the California Community College Teacher Credentialing Partnership Pilot Program, which the Legislature authorized in 2018 and funded in the 2019-20 budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4755

The 2022-23 Budget: Office of Planning and Research Higher Education Proposals

May 10, 2022 - The 2022-23 Budget: Office of Planning and Research Higher Education Proposals The 2022-23 Budget Office of Planning and Research Higher Education Proposals Summary. The Governor has three January higher education proposals within the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4594

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 2022-23 Budget: California State Library [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2022 - The 2022-23 Budget: California State Library [Publication Details] Description: This post analyzes the Governor's four budget proposals for the California State Library in 2022-23. The proposals focus on digitization activities, online job training programs, the Lunch at the Library program, and the California State Library's building rental costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4549

UC Merced at 20: Campus Developments and Key State-Level Takeaways

Nov 7, 2024 - Moreover, both segments have goals to expand their online offerings. More online offerings would also help slow the need for expansion of physical campus space. New Campuses Could Have Mixed Impacts on Regional Educational Outcomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4937