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 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 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 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 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 Stackable Credentials in Career Education at California Community Colleges Oct 23, 2018 Community colleges serve a wide range of students pursuing career education. Connecting these students to opportunities for career advancement is an important policy goal that can be furthered by stackable credentials—sequential certificates and degrees that allow students to build qualifications over time. PPIC researcher Shannon McConville will outline a recent report that looks at the link between well-designed stackable pathways and student success in the community college system.
event Remedial Placement and Curricular Reform at California Community Colleges Sep 7, 2018 California’s community colleges are in the midst of a major transformation of developmental education. Several colleges have been experimenting with placement and curricular reforms for some time. PPIC researcher Marisol Cuellar Mejia will outline a new report on the efforts of these early implementers and the potential impact of reforms on student outcomes. A panel of experts will then offer a range of perspectives on key aspects of placement and curricular reforms.
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 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 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.
