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Ariana Drehsler/CalMattersCalifornia’s community colleges are now giving college credit for students’ previous work experiences. The state has a goal of rapidly expanding access to these credits, though tracking progress on that goal has been difficult so far. -
Jane Vaughan/JPRA university spending efficiency report concludes that to serve students and thrive financially, Oregon’s public universities must break from the status quo.
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California’s community colleges are experimenting with a new model, known as competency-based education, but at one school, it’s created a divide between faculty and college administrators. -
Governor Gavin Newsom revealed plans on Monday to expand California’s career education programs during a press conference at Shasta College in Redding. -
National and California experts say Trump’s mass deportation plans make filling out the federal financial aid application for college a risk to students with undocumented parents. California’s own application has more safeguards. -
The state’s public universities and community colleges are calling for increased investment in higher education. -
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek's proposed two-year budget boost spending on three of her core issues — even if it crowds out some other priorities. -
Cal State has a goal to graduate 40% of its freshmen within four years. It now graduates 36% — it’s highest rate ever. On other goals, the system is further behind. -
In numerous lawsuits, conservative professors and students allege that California’s community colleges are hindering their right to free speech under the First Amendment. -
Executive Director of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), Ben Cannon joins the Exchange. -
A new state law bans private colleges from considering an applicant’s ties to family members who are alumni or donors. California’s public universities don’t use legacy admissions. -
This November, California voters will decide on Proposition 2, a $10 billion education bond. Some community colleges are counting on the money to fix critical buildings and protect the safety of students. -
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday to clamp down on legacy admissions in private colleges. If schools don’t comply, they could lose state funding. -
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission says the tight budget constraints outlined by Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek put public universities, community colleges and students in difficult financial positions.
