/tags/community-college Community college en-US Copyright Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:42:42 GMT /education/2025-04-26/fraud-in-california-community-colleges-triggers-call-for-trump-investigation Following CalMatters reporting, California’s Republican representatives are calling for the U.S. Department of Education and Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate how California’s community colleges are handling financial aid fraud. Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:42:42 GMT /education/2025-04-26/fraud-in-california-community-colleges-triggers-call-for-trump-investigation Adam Echelman /education/2025-04-19/trump-policy-targeting-immigrants-shuts-california-students-out-of-federal-programs Federal programs offer financial aid and counseling to low-income and first-generation college students. California was allowed to include students without legal status, which the Trump administration is now ending. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 14:09:40 GMT /education/2025-04-19/trump-policy-targeting-immigrants-shuts-california-students-out-of-federal-programs Adam Echelman /immigration/2025-02-03/demand-for-immigration-legal-services-spikes-at-california-colleges California’s estimated 100,000 undocumented college students are grappling with President Trump’s plans of mass deportations. Dream centers on many campuses are stepping in to provide guidance and meet the skyrocketing demand for legal services from students. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:45:11 GMT /immigration/2025-02-03/demand-for-immigration-legal-services-spikes-at-california-colleges Delilah Brumer, Mercy Sosa /education/2024-12-22/california-wants-to-give-degrees-based-on-skills-not-grades-its-dividing-this-college 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. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 15:35:49 GMT /education/2024-12-22/california-wants-to-give-degrees-based-on-skills-not-grades-its-dividing-this-college Adam Echelman /education/2024-12-05/oregons-public-universities-and-colleges-want-more-from-governors-proposed-budget The state’s public universities and community colleges are calling for increased investment in higher education. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:54:47 GMT /education/2024-12-05/oregons-public-universities-and-colleges-want-more-from-governors-proposed-budget Tiffany Camhi /politics-government/2024-12-02/oregon-gov-tina-koteks-budget-proposal-urges-more-money-for-housing-education-and-mental-health 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. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:52:31 GMT /politics-government/2024-12-02/oregon-gov-tina-koteks-budget-proposal-urges-more-money-for-housing-education-and-mental-health Dirk VanderHart /education/2024-10-14/raw-sewage-and-bursting-pipes-why-california-community-colleges-are-asking-voters-for-repairs 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. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 22:12:30 GMT /education/2024-10-14/raw-sewage-and-bursting-pipes-why-california-community-colleges-are-asking-voters-for-repairs Adam Echelman /education/2023-09-28/california-community-college-enrollment-is-up-but-one-group-of-students-lags-behind After a historic decline in community college enrollment during the pandemic, students are returning to school again, according to the state’s most recent data. But students between the ages of 20 and 30 are lagging behind. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:46:36 GMT /education/2023-09-28/california-community-college-enrollment-is-up-but-one-group-of-students-lags-behind Adam Echelman /education/2023-08-22/oregons-community-colleges-generate-billions-for-the-economy-report-says Oregon’s 17 community colleges generated more than $9 billion in annual economic impact for the state in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, according to a report released last week by the Oregon Community College Association. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:38:15 GMT /education/2023-08-22/oregons-community-colleges-generate-billions-for-the-economy-report-says Meerah Powell /education/2023-08-13/why-cal-state-is-pushing-back-on-community-colleges-plans-to-offer-bachelors-degrees A new law allows community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees, an option for students unable to attend a four-year institution. But California State University officials are objecting to many of those proposed programs. Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:35:03 GMT /education/2023-08-13/why-cal-state-is-pushing-back-on-community-colleges-plans-to-offer-bachelors-degrees Adam Echelman