event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Mar 24, 2016 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey gauges Californians' preferences in the presidential and U.S. Senate races. It also looks at attitudes toward state and local tax systems and views on the importance of major spending areas—including transportation, water, and higher education. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will outline these and other key findings. The survey was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation and the PPIC Donor Circle. Please register in advance. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
event Higher Education and California’s Economic Future Oct 14, 2015 About the Program California’s economy increasingly relies on highly educated workers—and its higher education system is not keeping pace. To meet future economic demand, the state needs to set new statewide goals for higher education. Join us for an in–depth conversation between PPIC President Mark Baldassare and Gavin Newsom, lieutenant governor of California, followed by a panel discussion with experts and elected leaders.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Oct 1, 2015 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey examines Californians' preferences on tax policy and the state’s pension system, views of regional water supplies, and perceptions of public safety. It gauges preferences on immigration, gun laws, and abortion, as well as perceptions of income inequality. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will outline these and other key findings. This research was supported with funding from TheJames Irvine Foundation.
event Successful Online Courses in California’s Community Colleges Jun 11, 2015 About the ProgramCalifornia's community colleges have taken the lead in online learning in the state, offering thousands of online courses to hundreds of thousands of students. But students are less successful in online courses than they are in traditional ones. PPIC senior and Bren fellow Hans Johnson will discuss approaches to making online courses more successful in California's community colleges—and beyond. This research was supported with funding from the Donald Bren Foundation.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Mar 26, 2015 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey looks at Californians' views on the state and local tax system, perceptions of regional water supply, opinions of the state's infrastructure, and preferences for higher education funding. It also gauges attitudes toward marijuana legalization and perceptions of inequality. PPIC researcher Jui Shrestha will outline these and other key findings. This research was supported with funding from the James Irvine Foundation.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and the Future Dec 2, 2014 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey looks at Californians' views of the future of their state—both near– and long–term. It touches on the post–election landscape, including the state budget and water policy. It also examines opinions on tax extensions, health care, higher education, and climate change. PPIC associate survey director Dean Bonner will highlight the findings, followed by a wide-ranging panel discussion on the most pressing issues facing the Golden State. The survey was funded by the Blue Shield of California Foundation, the California Postsecondary Education Commission Foundation, The San Francisco Foundation, and the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation.
event Higher Education Finance in California Nov 14, 2014 About the ProgramAs concerns have grown about access to and affordability of California’s higher education system, understanding costs has become more critical than ever. How are institutions—and students—faring? Can performance budgeting improve efficiency and outcomes? PPIC researcher Hans Johnson will provide an overview of these issues, and a panel of experts will discuss the future of higher education finance in California. This research was supported with funding from the California Postsecondary Education Commission Foundation and the Donald Bren Foundation.
event Making College Possible for Low-Income Students Oct 17, 2014 About the Program California’s economic future depends on improving college enrollment and completion. But college costs are rising and a majority of students in California’s public schools are from low-income families. PPIC researcher Hans Johnson will examine the role of grant and scholarship aid in making higher education more accessible and helping students complete college. This research was supported with funding from the College Access Foundation of California and the Donald Bren Foundation.
event Online Learning in Public Higher Education Jun 24, 2014 About the Program What are the current realities and future prospects for online learning in California’s higher education system? PPIC Bren fellow Hans Johnson will discuss new findings on online learning in California’s community colleges. Next, a panel of experts from the state’s three public higher education segments will explore a wide range of related issues, from access to student outcomes to funding. This research is supported with funding from the Donald Bren Foundation.
event A Conversation with University of California President Janet Napolitano Mar 24, 2014 About the Program California is facing a serious shortfall in its supply of college-educated workers. At the same time, the state's public colleges and universities are contending with big challenges that threaten their ability to meet that demand. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation with Janet Napolitano, president of the University of California, about the future of higher education in California. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
