California seeks broader access to higher education
The piece examines California's community college system as the nation's largest open-access network amid rising demand for degrees. It notes low fees, diverse students from all backgrounds, and challenges in converting access into completion and transfers to four-year schools. It highlights work demands, high living costs, and debates over funding models and student support.
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Bobbie Burns
Nancy Shulock
Institute For Higher Education Leadership and Policy
Cal State Sacramento
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John Aubrey Douglass
University of California, Berkeley
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Cal State Uni
Community Colleges
CSU
Eloy Oakley
Long Beach City College
Univ
Oakley
William Zumeta
University of Washington
California Community College
Zumeta
Golden State
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