 By: Donnia Turner EDLD 8434 California

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Upward Extension Law Progressive Era Past high school experience First junior college Fresno High School - Fresno Community College Bakersfield, Fullerton, Long Beach, Azuza, 1916Chaffey, Riverside, Sacramento, Santa Ana founded junior colleges Ballard Act State and county support

 Master Plan for Higher Education Donahoe Higher Education Act  The California Community College System (CCCS) was created as a result of the Governor and legislature, which apported a Board of Governors to oversee the community colleges and formally establish the CCCS district system, requiring all areas to be included within a district.

Number of Institutions: 112 Community vs Four Year (US) – 11:1 Community vs Four Year (CSC)- 5:1 Public vs Private

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By Ethnicity for African-American7.3% Native American0.5% Asian10.8% Filipino3.1% Hispanic38.9% Pacific Islander0.5% White31% Multi-Ethnicity3.5% Unknown4.4%

By Age for < and over21.7 Unknown0.02

Undergraduate Student Enrollment, Full-year unduplicated headcount (all students)2,079,229 Full-time equivalent students (FTES), credit1,041,782 Non-credit FTES65,659 Drop in student enrollment due to lack of funding588,000

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 The Educational Employment Relations Act (EERA) of 1976 establishing collective bargaining in California's public schools (K-12) and community colleges.

By Age <343.6% % % % % % % %

48% 20%

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 The Board of Governors o Chancellor/Elected Board members  Locally elected Board of Trustees per district  Shared Governance o Consultation Process

Mission Statement The mission of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and the Chancellor's Office is to empower the community colleges through leadership, advocacy and support. Vision Statement The California Community Colleges Board of Governors and the chancellor share a vision of a better future for Californians by exemplifying exceptional leadership, advocacy and support on behalf of the community colleges. Their guidance provides access to lifelong learning for all citizens and creates a skilled, progressive workforce to advance the state’s interests.

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 The Fiscal Accountability Unit o Audits and resolution, fiscal review, liaison  The Fiscal Services Unit o State fund allocation, student data collection, monitoring and review of regulations and requirements  The Fiscal Standards and Information Unit o Budget and accounting structure maintenance, data collection and analysis, monitoring and reporting compliance

Undergraduate Fees Resident Nonresident CCC $1,380 $9,030 CSU $6,612* $16,632 UC $13,200* $36,078 *includes campus-based fees

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EMTs Police Firefighters 80% credentialed at community colleges 80% credentialed at community colleges 70% of nurses receive education from community colleges

 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Transitions Funded through the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement ACT of 2006 Career Advancement Academy  The Economic Development Program (EDP)  1991  Partnerships to fulfill vocational needs of economy

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 High number of students needing remediation  Early Assessment Program  Basic Skills Initiative  Professional Development Grant

 Lower educational levels/performance outcomes o Recent immigrants o Hispanic Americans  Lack of adequate academic preparation (e.g. English, math) 85% lack basic skills in math 70% lack basic skills in English  Less students taking rigorous math courses  More students needing remedial education upon entering community college

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 Community Education provides individuals with a variety of services (e.g. courses, activities, trips) that are intended to promote continued learning for academic, personal, or professional reasons.  Every community college does not offer community education.  Community colleges must determine o Whether there is a benefit to them for offering community education? o Whether there is a benefit to the community for offering community education?

 Butte Community College  Glendale Community College  Coastline Community College  San Diego Community College The following community colleges provide have a huge impact on the community. They teach the students to get involved in the community, but also helps the community build employment.

 The Puente Project o Staff development and training  Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Programs o Disadvantaged students in STEM related fields

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For many students, community college is a stepping block to the baccalaureate. There are benefits to attending a community college, which can include cost, development of academic skills, and smoothing the transition to a four year institution.

#of Transfers to Four-Year Public & Private Institutions CCS to University of California16,24615,663 CCS to California State University51,05044,236 CCS to In-State Private Colleges/Universities19,88613,897 CCS to Out of State Colleges/Universities21,00014,691

 ASSIST - Articulation System Stimulating Interinstitutional Student Transfer  1985 through California State Legislature and funding  Guidance from UC, CSC, and CCS to help counselors in the transfer advisement process for students  Transfer and Articulation Unit o Works with California State University and the University of California Systems to ensure that community colleges transfer students have access to the necessary coursework and are provided the services needed to successfully transition to baccalaureate granting institutions

 First community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees o Programs will include o Airframe Manufacturing Technology, Antelope Valley College o Industrial Automation, Bakersfield College o Emergency Services and Allied Health Systems, Crafton Hills College o Mortuary Science, Cypress College o Equine Industry, Feather River College o Dental Hygiene, Foothill College and West Los Angeles College o Bio-manufacturing, Mira Costa College o Respiratory Care, Modesto Junior College and Skyline College o Automotive Technology, Rio Hondo College o Health Information Management, San Diego Mesa College o Occupational Studies, Santa Ana College o Interaction Design, Santa Monica College o Health Information Management, Shasta College