California’s New Online Community College Taps Tech Entrepreneur For Top JobFebruary 10, 2019Heather Hiles, founder of Pathbrite and a Newsom appointee when he was San Francisco mayor, will run the controversial new online college signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Colleges Hope New Name Attracts Students To Aid ProgramSeptember 19, 2017 | Randol WhiteThe California Community College System hopes changing the name of a free tuition program will get more eligible students to take advantage of it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bills Would Give Greater Job Security to Adjunct Faculty at Community CollegesSeptember 2, 2016Close to two-thirds of community college teachers in California are adjuncts or part-timers, and many of them have little job security. But this week, two companion bills are headed to Gov. Brown's desk that advocates say could improve conditions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMental Health Bill Focuses On College StudentsMarch 8, 2016 | Jonathan AyestasAssemblyman Kevin McCarty proposed a bill that would match college funding on mental health services dollar-for-dollar. While the details are still getting worked out, it could increase accessibility for combating mental health stigma.
New Report Shows Taking A Couple Community College Classes Can Boost EarningsMarch 3, 2016 | Ben BradfordNew analysis from the California Community Colleges shows students who take just a few courses can earn higher salaries.
Sacramento College Student Accused Of Making Snapchat ThreatFebruary 2, 2016(AP) - A Sacramento community college student has been arrested on suspicion of making threats on social media.
Man Arrested For Allegedly Making Threats Against American River CollegeOctober 9, 2015 | Alan RayLaw enforcement is looking into a possible threat of violence against the American River College campus in Sacramento.
State GovernmentCommunity Colleges Seek To Streamline Degree PathwayJuly 31, 2015 | Katie OrrKnowing what classes to take to finish school can be challenging. But the California Community Colleges are trying to take some mystery out of the process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Lauds California Community CollegesMay 18, 2015 | Katie OrrNot everyone is happy with the revised budget proposed by California Governor Jerry Brown. But he does have the approval of the Community College system. Brown attended the Community College Board of Governors meeting today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLAO: CSU Transfer Program Making ProgressFebruary 2, 2015 | Katie OrrGetting into college can be hard enough, but transferring can be even tougher. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
