blog post Dangers Lurk in the San Joaquin Valley’s Dust By Sarah Bardeen Jan 10, 2022 In the San Joaquin Valley, concerns about airborne dust—and its health impacts—are growing. We speak with two experts who say people are right to be concerned.
blog post College Admissions in an Era of Uncertainty By Niu Gao, Hans Johnson Jan 5, 2022 The University of California and the California State University have altered admissions policies to address some of the academic effects of the pandemic and to increase equity in access. What does the early evidence say about the impact of these changes?
Report Keeping College Affordable for California Students By Kevin Cook, Jacob Jackson Dec 1, 2021 California’s financial aid programs reduce tuition for most students. But the state and its higher education institutions can improve college access and success by providing additional aid to lower-income students, addressing growing non-tuition costs, and eliminating barriers that increase the time it takes to earn a degree.
blog post Geography of College Aid in California By Cesar Alesi Perez, Kevin Cook, Vicki Hsieh Dec 1, 2021 Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is vital to improving college access and affordability. Yet many California high school graduates do not complete the form, with wide variation across districts.
blog post Dual Enrollment Can Expand Educational Opportunity By Olga Rodriguez, Niu Gao Nov 2, 2021 PPIC researchers participated in an online discussion about ways to promote an equitable expansion of dual enrollment in California community colleges, hosted by the College Futures Foundation.
blog post College and Major Can Matter A Lot for Starting Wages By Jacob Jackson, Hans Johnson Oct 21, 2021 Students’ future income can vary widely by the college they attend and their field of study, with people in nursing and computer science fields typically among the highest earners.
Report Dual Enrollment in California By Olga Rodriguez, Niu Gao Oct 18, 2021 Dual enrollment provides opportunities for high school students to take college courses and earn college credit. The pandemic has fueled a nationwide surge in participation, and equity-centered legislation has raised dual enrollment’s profile in California. As dual enrollment expands, state leaders can take steps to promote equitable access and outcomes.
blog post Geography of College Enrollment in California By Cesar Alesi Perez, Hans Johnson, Vicki Hsieh Sep 15, 2021 While increases in state funding and initiatives to improve access have helped increase enrollment at the University of California and California State University, disparities in college access remain.
Policy Brief Policy Brief: Advancing Ecosystem Restoration with Smarter Permitting By Letitia Grenier, Stephanie Panlasigui, Crissy Pickett, Gokce Sencan Aug 16, 2021 California’s ecosystems are suffering, but transforming the state’s permitting processes could accelerate much-needed restoration projects across the state.
blog post What Are the Consequences of Limiting Nonresident Students at UC? By Jacob Jackson, Kevin Cook, Idalys Perez Jul 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.