event Higher Education as a Driver of Economic Mobility Dec 12, 2018 Higher education is one of the main ways that Californians—especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds—can move up the income ladder. But too few Californians earn a college degree. PPIC researcher Sarah Bohn will outline findings from a new report that looks at the numerous benefits of a college degree, the challenges of improving college completion, and how to build upon recent progress and promote upward economic mobility for all Californians.
event Reforming English Pathways at California’s Community Colleges Feb 28, 2018 Concerns about the poor track record of developmental (or remedial) English have prompted reforms at community colleges across the state. How widely implemented are these reforms—and are they helping students succeed?
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Higher Education Nov 2, 2017 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on the state’s public colleges and universities, including their quality and affordability. It tracks perceptions of California’s three higher education systems and gauges preferences for state funding and raising revenues. It also looks at opinions on workforce preparation and campus issues, including free speech, hate crimes, and sexual assault. PPIC researcher Lunna Lopes will outline these and other key findings.
event Bridging California’s Digital Divide Jul 18, 2023 The pandemic highlighted longstanding gaps in reliable internet access and spurred unprecedented investments in broadband. What are the barriers to digital access across California’s diverse communities? How can we leverage recent funding to overcome obstacles and ensure digital equity? Join us for a multi-day conference about these critical issues.
event Career Pathways and Economic Mobility at California’s Community Colleges Jun 27, 2019 Career education at California’s community colleges can offer students pathways to improve their earnings. Which programs provide the most economic benefits? Do student outcomes vary across demographic groups and regions of the state?
event Broadening Access to Transfer-Level Courses at California’s Community Colleges Oct 8, 2019 The California Community Colleges are undertaking a range of efforts to boost the number of students earning degrees and transferring to four-year universities. Assembly Bill (AB) 705, which focuses on getting students into transfer-level courses, is an especially important reform. What kind of changes might we expect to see in the AB 705 era?
event Improving College Pathways in California Nov 28, 2017 Far too many students are falling off the pathway to and through college. At current rates of high school and college completion, only about 30% of California 9th graders will earn a bachelor’s degree. Where do students fall off the path—and which students are most likely to do so?
event Reforming Math Pathways at California’s Community Colleges Oct 24, 2017 Community colleges across the state are experimenting with reforms to developmental (or remedial) math with the aim of removing impediments to student success. Are these reforms helping students meet their academic goals? What more can be done? PPIC researcher Olga Rodriguez will outline findings from a new report on the impact of two important reforms, and a panel of experts will talk about promising approaches and broadening access to effective pathways.
event English as a Second Language in California Community Colleges Apr 30, 2019 Effective English as a second language (ESL) programs can facilitate social and economic mobility for non-native speakers. PPIC researcher Bonnie Brooks will outline a new report about reforms to ESL programs at California’s community colleges intended to improve student outcomes. A panel of experts will then discuss the challenges and benefits of implementing new ESL policies.
