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Friday, January 29, 2010

Study accuses California's higher education systems of poor coordination | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times

Study accuses California's higher education systems of poor coordination | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times:

"California’s three systems of public higher education need to coordinate better, eliminate duplicate programs and make it easier for students to transfer from community colleges to Cal State or University of California campuses, according to a report released today by the state Legislative Analyst's Office.

The study suggested more statewide oversight to ensure that UC, Cal State and community colleges don’t take steps that harm the other systems. For example, the report says that Cal State’s recent move to cancel spring admissions is causing a backlog of students needlessly staying at community colleges and that the upcoming UC changes in admissions standards may cut into Cal State’s enrollment."