Community Colleges

Colleges must mobilize now against legislation to censor curricula and ideas, Jonathan Friedman writes.

By Jonathan Friedman

Long Beach City College and the University of Southern California have partnered to help young people with gang associations attend and complete college.

When faced with reorganization and possible program elimination, faculty can respond with a plan to make their programs more viable, Michael J. Cripps writes.

By Michael J. Cripps

Faculty members agree with the administration on cutting 28 programs but are fighting to keep 14 others alive. More cuts may be on the horizon for the state university system.

Contra Costa Community College District’s chancellor is on paid administrative leave for the second time in less than a year. Faculty and staff are confused about the dispute between the chancellor and board members.

A community group opposes UC Berkeley’s plans for expansion, citing the impact on local neighborhoods. Now, amid an ongoing legal battle, Berkeley may have to cut enrollment by 3,050 incoming students.

“Dizzyingly long lists” of courses meeting gen ed requirements put unhealthy pressure on students and inhibit community colleges from living up to their ideals, Terry O’Banion and Cindy L. Miles write.

By Terry U. O'Banion and Cindy Miles

Community college leaders want to know why the proposal to expand Pell Grants to short-term programs excludes online learning.