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photo - UCLA Students Walking on Campus What Are the Consequences of Limiting Nonresident Students at UC? Jacob Jackson, Kevin Cook, Idalys Perez July 28 2021 The state legislature’s plan to limit nonresident enrollment at the University of California could mean more seats for resident students, but it also raises important financial considerations for the system. Read More
photo - Hepner Hall at San Diego State University Federal Stimulus Funds Bolstered California Colleges and Universities Kevin Cook June 24 2021 The state’s public higher education institutions and students are receiving more than $8 billion in funds across three federal relief packages. Read More
photo - College Graduate Hugging Mother and Holding Diploma California Remains on Track to Close the Degree Gap Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia May 18 2021 Six years ago, PPIC projected a shortage of 1.1 million highly educated workers in California by 2030. Today—despite the disruptions caused by the pandemic—the state is on track to close this gap. Read More
photo - Joseph I. Castro Video: A Conversation with Chancellor Joseph I. Castro Stephanie Barton March 5 2021 PPIC’s Mark Baldassare talks with the leader of the California State University about addressing the COVID-19 pandemic as well as CSU’s efforts to increase access, diversity, and college completion. Read More
photo - College Student Online Learning from Dorm Room Most California Colleges Are Sticking with Online Instruction This Spring Cesar Alesi Perez, Hans Johnson February 12 2021 California colleges are more likely than those in the rest of the US to be operating primarily online. Public health data support the state’s cautious approach, but a reliance on distance learning raises equity concerns. Read More
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