UW System will propose merging two- and four-year campuses to cut costs, raise graduation numbers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross is expected to announce this week a sweeping proposal to restructure two- and four-year campuses in an effort to cut costs, increase college access, reduce barriers to transferring credits, raise graduation rates and address declining enrollments.
How a degree ladder can help students navigate the complex maze of college courses
Pacific Standard
Some researchers are pushing to better guide students through the bewildering array of courses on offer at most community colleges.
Report: San Diego Community Colleges contribute $3.7B to economy
Times of San Diego
The San Diego Community College District contributed about $3.7 billion in net spending to the local economy in the 2016-17 fiscal year, according to a new report.
Opinion: Tuition-free community college in California may finally be here
San Diego Union-Tribune
The California Promise program would waive fees for first-time, full-time community college students for an entire year.
