event Community College Math in California’s New Era of Student Access Dec 9, 2021 Over the past few years, a landmark law (AB 705) has required California’s community colleges to move away from remedial courses, dramatically expanding student access to the math and English courses needed to transfer to a four-year college. How has the pandemic affected these reforms? Is AB 705 leading to better—and more equitable—student outcomes? PPIC researcher Cesar Alesi Perez will outline new findings, and a panel of experts will talk about promoting equity and student success in the AB 705 era.
event Higher Education Priorities for California’s Next Governor: Insights from a New Public Opinion Survey Nov 16, 2018 Higher education plays an essential role in California’s economic mobility and growth. But do Californians feel the state’s higher education system is meeting their needs? Join College Futures Foundation president Monica Lozano and PPIC president Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging discussion on the results of a new PPIC survey on higher education—and its implications for how California’s next governor can expand access, improve outcomes, and manage finances for the state’s colleges and universities to benefit all of California’s students.
event Improving Educational Opportunity in California Oct 25, 2019 How can the state’s K-12 public schools and community colleges work together to prepare students to meet the challenges of the future? Please join us for a wide-ranging conversation about how California can improve opportunities and enhance outcomes for all of its tudents.
event Improving Graduation Rates at California State University May 19, 2016 About the ProgramIn recent years, the California State University system has significantly improved graduation rates. This is a financial and economic boon to students, who earn more as college graduates, and the state, which needs more college-educated workers. What can we learn from this success? And how can we improve upon the progress already made? Research fellow Jacob Jackson will provide an overview of the system's progress to date and the implications for future efforts. This research was supported with funding from The Sutton Family Fund.
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 The Future of Higher Education in California Apr 12, 2016 About the Program California's higher education system is not keeping pace with the changing economy. If population and economic trends continue, the state will fall more than 1 million college graduates short of economic demand by 2030. Join us for a special event as we introduce the PPIC Higher Education Center, featuring a conversation with state leaders about the practical and innovative solutions that can help California meet its higher education challenge. Please register by April 8. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
event A Regional Approach to Closing the Workforce Skills Gap Jun 28, 2017 If current trends persist, California will face a severe shortage of college graduates by 2030. What can colleges and universities do to help close this workforce skills gap? PPIC researcher Kevin Cook will outline findings from a new report, and a panel of experts will discuss the challenges facing California’s higher education systems and the promise of regional approaches in key parts of the state: Los Angeles County, the Inland Empire, and the San Joaquin Valley.
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 A Conversation with California’s Public Higher Education Leaders Mar 10, 2017 About the Program How can California's higher education system prepare a broad range of students to meet the challenges of the future while driving progress for the state? Join us for a wide–ranging conversation with the leaders of California's public systems—Janet Napolitano, president, University of California; Eloy Ortiz Oakley, chancellor, California Community Colleges; and Timothy White, chancellor, California State University.
event From Community College to University: Expectations for California’s New Transfer Degrees Mar 21, 2014 About the Program Increased access to higher education is critical to California's future. The state's community colleges have recently adopted an associate's degree for transfer, meant to encourage transfer to four-year institutions. How is the implementation of these degrees faring? What can be done to increase their effectiveness? And what might be their ultimate impact on higher education? SPEAKER Colleen Moore, research specialist, Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy, Sacramento State University
