Public postsecondary education: intersegmental partnerships: STEM education.
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Overview
This bill establishes two new statewide programs, the Cal-Bridge Program and the ENLACE Program, aimed at increasing the number of California residents pursuing and completing STEM degrees, particularly doctoral degrees, and ultimately contributing to the state’s technology industry and academic workforce. The Cal-Bridge Program will provide support to students across the California Community Colleges, California State University, and University of California systems, while the ENLACE Program will focus on preparing high school and college students for STEM pathways. Both programs will offer mentorship, research opportunities, and financial assistance to ensure diverse student participation.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Cal-Bridge Program, a partnership between the California Community Colleges, California State University, and University of California to support STEM doctoral students.
- Creates the ENLACE Program to prepare high school and college students for STEM education and workforce pathways.
- Includes five subprograms within the Cal-Bridge Program: Undergraduate, Summer, Doctoral, Postdoctoral, and FAST.
- Requires the Cal-Bridge Program to submit annual progress reports to the University of California President's office.
- Authorizes funding for program activities, including scholarships, research opportunities, and faculty support.
- Defines key terms related to the programs, such as ‘Cal-Bridge,’ ‘ENLACE,’ ‘STEM,’ and ‘Scholars.’
- Specifies goals for the Cal-Bridge Program, including preparing students for PhD programs and leadership roles.
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