Public postsecondary education: community colleges: statewide baccalaureate degree program.
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Overview
This bill aims to expand access to bachelor’s degrees at California community colleges by establishing a statewide program. It requires community college districts seeking to offer bachelor’s degrees to demonstrate they meet performance benchmarks for associate degrees, submit an improvement plan if needed, and avoid offering programs substantially similar to those already offered by the California State University or University of California within their service areas. The bill also adjusts the maximum number of bachelor’s degrees a community college district can offer compared to associate degrees and requires annual reporting to the legislature.
Key provisions
- Community college districts must demonstrate meeting or exceeding associate degree completion benchmarks or submit an improvement plan.
- Districts must avoid offering bachelor’s degrees substantially similar to those offered by CSU or UC within their region.
- The maximum number of bachelor’s degrees a district can offer is capped at 15% of its associate degree programs.
- Districts must consult with CSU and UC regarding proposed programs and address potential duplication.
- A funding model is to be developed based on full-time equivalent student enrollment.
- Fees for upper division coursework in bachelor’s programs will be consistent with CSU fees.
- The Chancellor of Community Colleges must ensure a streamlined application and review process.
- Annual reporting to the legislature on the status of approved bachelor’s degree programs is required.
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